IJN Kirishima, GPM, 1:200

**docrox** · #1 12-17-2007, 04:38 AM

Winter 2004 and spring 2005 I finished Kirishima, a Japanese battleship. The model is quite simple, so I used more detailed equipment from other models. So, boats, AA guns, searchlights etc are replaced. For more details I used an 1:200 plan I bought in Japan. Bridge windows were printed on transparencies. The hull was smoothed, sanded and air brushed.

Regards

Hans Gerd

**GreMir** · #2 12-17-2007, 05:22 AM

It is amazing how much can be achieved from such an old kit...
Beautiful model and excellent worksmanship.

**Clashster** · #3 12-17-2007, 06:40 AM

Beautiful! Great job detailing it! And the little boats! love 'em!

**Don Boose** · #4 12-17-2007, 09:49 AM

You do truly outstanding work, Hans-Gerd. I envy and admire your ability to produce so much museum-quality work. Your models help us visualize these fascinating ships.

Don B.

**hueydriver** · #5 12-17-2007, 02:33 PM

Stunning, Hans. It gives us a standard to work towards!

**JohnMGD** · #6 12-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Hi Hans-Gerd,

Beautiful work your KIRISHIMA, one of my favourites!!!!

John.

**Golden Bear** · #7 12-17-2007, 03:30 PM

Just the "pagoda" bridge structure would be a beautiful model by itself. Something to be very proud of, Hans.

Carl

**CMDRTED** · #8 12-17-2007, 08:57 PM

Excellant work Hans!

**Don Boose** · #9 12-17-2007, 11:02 PM

I've looked at these photos repeatedly, but just now noticed the broadside view with the foliage in the background. It looks like the Kirishima slipping past a South Pacific island -- maybe heading out for the Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_B...of_Guadalcanal

**docrox** · #10 12-18-2007, 03:56 AM

Thanks for your kind comments.
That`s the good thing about card modeling: even with an "old" model you are able to get a satisfying result when using good reference material and taking better or more detailed items from other sheets. It´s easier and not so dear as with plastic models.

Hans Gerd