IJN Zuikaku 1:200 - GPM - Page 2

**redhorse** · #11 03-23-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Crowe

Where are you going to put it once its built!

Tim

I have an extremely understanding wife, it's going on the mantle :D

**eibwarrior** · #12 03-23-2009, 11:46 AM

Wow Jim! This is going to be great. That's such a detailed kit!

I know you'll do a great job on her. I eagerly await your first photo updates...

**docrox** · #13 03-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Hi Jim,

this is really a large thing of a ship, althought the colours are discussable, it is an eyecatcher everywhere you will show it.
I finished it about eight years ago, so I know what`s awaiting you.

Good luck

Hans Gerd

**Papercut** · #14 03-23-2009, 02:01 PM

After your last build I have no doubt you will bring out all the details that are to be found in this big girl. I have a WH 1/250 USS Forrestal, length 51.18" and I just look at it because of the size and complexity. I have as of yet, built a AC, so I am waiting with baited breath to see you build this beast. I noticed you stated you did not like the string/CA railing you used in your last build, will you use PE in this one.:DRick

**Lex** · #15 03-23-2009, 02:45 PM

The Zuikaku!! I've been so waiting for this one!!

**Don Boose** · #16 03-23-2009, 06:34 PM

I'm glad to see this project under way, Jim.

Best wishes for great success.

Don

**redhorse** · #17 03-23-2009, 07:19 PM

It looks like it's about 9 inches wide and there won't be any photo etch. I'm playing with ideas for railings in my head. Thread may work (I have some new stuff) but I may have to shrink the template so it doesn't bend as much. I may also try some wire. I'm not sure what to do for the netting, I'll try window screen and see what that looks like. I found some places that sell a lot of different sizes of wire mesh, but it's all for industrial use and requires relatively large orders. But now, off to do some laminating!

**redhorse** · #18 03-24-2009, 09:40 PM

Well, works been rather exhausting to say the least lately, so I'm still stuck in the framework and figuring out what I want to do with it. Went to Hobby Lobby today at lunch and bought a bunch of 1/16" balsa. It should be close enough to 2mm and my hands hurt just thinking about cutting through that much 2mm cardboard.

I also bought some nylon thread which I'll try using for railings and some red scrapbooking cardstock. I can't get over how much I don't like the kit parts and the strange brown/black streaks, so I'll try making my own. Plus edge coloring shouldn't be a problem this way either.

So far, the design calls for cutting it all up at the waterline and then gluing it all back together. That doesn't make much sense to me, so I'm extending the lines to cut the slots longer. Just hoping all this stuff works.

Time for a bit more drawing and then sleep before more insanity at work. Who said cardmodelers are crazy? This is what keeps me sane :D

**Michael Mash** · #19 03-25-2009, 06:07 AM

I agree Jim. The hobby is a terrific source of satisfaction. Looking at those images really gives an idea of the size of this hull. I'll be curious to see how your balsa works out.
Mike

**member_3** · #20 03-25-2009, 07:01 AM

Seeing your frame photos confirms what I thought. It looks like the baseplate, "keel" and bulkheads are 2mm but the lateral stiffeners at the sides of the frames are 1.5 or 1mm. This has been the case for several of the larger ships (carriers and battleships) that I have in my collection. I would suggest following the advice of whoever said, "go by the slot size to determine how thick the piece needs to be." I suspect you have this all sorted out already. You are at the initial "ooooh, aaaah!" stage when you realize just how big this thing is going to be. Now I have to go look for my Junyo by Answer - Lavoisier just isn't big enough!! (Sorry, Carl.)