Combrig kits of IJN Ironclad Fuso (1900) and IJN Gunboat Heine (1895)f

[eddiesolo]

Superb work Graham.

 

[BigGrandad]

Some more basic paintwork and dry fit for the masts. Tried (four or five times) to solder the masts but made a complete botch of it every time, so reverted to my normal glueing method. Paint on the masts then everything will get a couple of coats of gloss/satin varnish to protect whats done. Waiting on some PE for the inclined ladders. Might move back onto the ’Heien‘ while I am waiting.

 

[BigGrandad]

Thank you Si

 

[BigGrandad]

Re-think on Heien, can’t find any reasonable references for paintwork as IJN ship, so going to finisher her as she was was originally commissioned as Chinese Peiyang Squadron ‘Ping Yuen’ but immediately after her capture by the Japanese at the siege of Weihaiwei.
I can then use the paintwork and build references from the Bronco 1/144 model of the Ping Yuen. Also found this model online and have ordered it as an advance b/dat pressy.
some revised paintwork then piccys for review.

 

[Dave Ward]

Re-think on Heien, can’t find any reasonable references for paintwork as IJN ship, so going to finisher her as she was was originally commissioned as Chinese Peiyang Squadron ‘Ping Yuen’ but immediately after her capture by the Japanese at the siege of Weihaiwei.
I can then use the paintwork and build references from the Bronco 1/144 model of the Ping Yuen. Also found this model online and have ordered it as an advance b/dat pressy.
some revised paintwork then piccys for review.

Graham,
I don't know how you feel about buying from AliExpress, but there are some interesting models available
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004890176310.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.5bfc46b2ZlEG4B&algo_pvid=ccc0751d-339a-48a0-9f95-c8be432756d5&algo_exp_id=ccc0751d-339a-48a0-9f95-c8be432756d5-12&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"12000030907590556"}&pdp_npi=3@dis!GBP!31.92!28.73!!!!!@2100bbf516798410470183195d06f5!12000030907590556!sea!UK!133278962&curPageLogUid=9amCXadsQuwp
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SS-Model seem to be the main producer - but there a lot of models, in various scales - not very easy to find, but worth a poke around.
I've bought from AliExpress quite a few times ( although nothing over £15 yet! ) - things like wooden decks & generic PE sets, and not had any problems - the only downside is the delivery time!
AliExpress is an escrow service - you pay AliExpress, they hold the money until you report you've received the item, then they release your payment to the supplier
Dave
ps I've no connection with AliExpress!!

 

[BigGrandad]

Hi Dave
The Ying Swei looks interesting, lot of brass for the price? . Might go for that one, might have a space in my unopened stash for it by then!!!!!
The Ping Yuen looks a little leso sharp than the Combrig version so I think I will still go with altering that. Still plan to mount it on the same base as the Fuso.
Don’t know if they were ever near each other (operationally) but in my “World of Goats” they will be .

 

[boatman]

Not really my scale of choice but they ARE nice.
on another note, I have just finished another 1/700 kit, Atlantic Models HMS Kelly, which I found in a sale andView attachment 477126View attachment 477127View attachment 477128View attachment 477129View attachment 477130View attachment 477131 has languished in the ‘Work-In-Progress’ wilderness for 6 months or so.
Just got to rig it, finish off the sea base and do a bit of work on number 2 torpedo entering the sea.

NOW if i could do a seascape like this for my small tiger id have a go but this is way beyond me but a marvalouse build an seascepe
Chrisb

 

[BigGrandad]

First structural amends using the Bronco drawings.

 

[Dave Ward]

Graham,
as you may know, I'm dabbling in FDM 3D printing, and I've found one that may intrigue you
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4891889

Dingyuan in 1/700 - Sadly this is intended for SLA Resin printing - it's produced in the form of a single model, which is not really printable on my machine! Models like this are around, but they take a lot of ferreting out!
Dave

 

[BigGrandad]

Hi Dave
Looks interesting, but I think I may have exhausted my patience with1/700 after this latest build. However!!! You mentioning dabbling with 3D printing, would you be up for printing to order!!! Know Zip about this process but plan to get up to speed on it. How complex is it?
graham

 

[BigGrandad]

NOW if i could do a seascape like this for my small tiger id have a go but this is way beyond me but a marvalouse build an seascepe
Chrisb

Your SMALL Tiger!!!

 

[Dave Ward]

Hi Dave
Looks interesting, but I think I may have exhausted my patience with1/700 after this latest build. However!!! You mentioning dabbling with 3D printing, would you be up for printing to order!!! Know Zip about this process but plan to get up to speed on it. How complex is it?
graham

You definitely have to be computer savvy and also mechanically minded - it takes a long time to print models the hull of my 1/250 USS St Louis took the best part of 50 hours to print ( in 5 sections ). That's with the complete files downloaded for free! I'm not looking to do any printing to order, this is strictly a hobby project. You can buy top of the range machines that simplify the printing, but you still have to get, or make the files for the printer. If you have the area for it, the resin printers are the way to go, but the fumes/chemicals/clean up mean that it's not feasible in my mid-floor flat.
Loads of how-to videos on YouTube, but it's not something you should rush into! Above all, it takes time - I'm retired, so that's not an issue, but you can spend hours tinkering & tweaking your printer, there are so many settings & variables to work out & consequent c**k ups before you can even produce a print you're happy with!
Dave

 

[Steve Brodie]

coming along very nicely

 

[boatman]

Your SMALL Tiger!!!

YES Graham i have built the same tiger in 1/700 scale as my big 1/72 Tiger have you not seen it ?
chrisb

 

[BigGrandad]

Hi Chris
yup, checked it out on Monday and posted a reply.

 

[BigGrandad]

YES Graham i have built the same tiger in 1/700 scale as my big 1/72 Tiger have you not seen it ?
chrisb

YES Graham i have built the same tiger in 1/700 scale as my big 1/72 Tiger have you not seen it ?
chrisb

Hi Chris
Yup,checked the thred out Monday and posted a reply

 

[BigGrandad]

both Kits painted out in base scheme plus a coat of Satin varnish. Go away to ‘cook’ for a day or so while I work on some of the detail bits.

 

[BigGrandad]

Speaking of which, ordered these off ‘t’internet’ both arrived within a week!!! Rather than the 6 to 8 weeks detailed on the order confirmation
Davits are not correct era etc. but better than the ‘sticks’ provided with the kit. Just got to tweak them a bit.

 

[BigGrandad]

Thought I would get the base under way. Basic kit of parts for this.

masking tape on underside of hulls.

then excess cut away
masking tape templates then peeled of bottom of hulls and placed (in position) on base
Then a coat of base sea colour, before I slap on some LIquitex.

 

[BigGrandad]

Base sea colour added, will go at it with a lighter mottled coat after drying. Then on with the LIQUITEX.