Ironclad IJN NACHI 1943

[boatman]

Big models or page 3 lol

OH YES I LOVE THEM BIG MODELS LOL

[BattleshipBob]

Tad more

Finished the fore mast ( right name? ) the radar on top is not great.


Started the main mast, not fitting the top section yet, tempting fate! Will fit just before painting


There is a small amount of PE, mainly oars for the boats!! But also this cage like thing, it sits by the side of the mail funnel, not a scooby what it's for????

Will have a look on another ship site shortly

[Ian M]

I think, though not sure that the cage thing is a work platform so so poor bugger can go down the funnels and clean/repair them.
Nice tidy work on the mast and a good call not putting the top part on. Guess who broke a bit off their Bismarck mast.
Caught the yardarm on my watch strap and half of it pinged off across the room never to be seen again... Hmm

[boatman]

Tad more

Finished the fore mast ( right name? ) the radar on top is not great.

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Started the main mast, not fitting the top section yet, tempting fate! Will fit just before painting

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There is a small amount of PE, mainly oars for the boats!! But also this cage like thing, it sits by the side of the mail funnel, not a scooby what it's for????
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Will have a look on another ship site shortly

WELL Bob whats up with the radar remember you are building a ship in a fairly small scale so you cant exspect to much detail as if i t was on my tiger then i would be upset what is the size of it about qaurter of an inch sqaure then ? an what is that last pic of ? an yes its the fore mast if at the front an the rear mast is the main mast an if a small mast is fitted like i had on my edinbourough then it would be called a stump mast ok ?
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

I think, though not sure that the cage thing is a work platform so so poor bugger can go down the funnels and clean/repair them.
Nice tidy work on the mast and a good call not putting the top part on. Guess who broke a bit off their Bismarck mast.
Caught the yardarm on my watch strap and half of it pinged off across the room never to be seen again... Hmm

Oh eh, my plan makes sense for once!

Apparently the cage is for spare wings for the float planes!

WELL Bob whats up with the radar remember you are building a ship in a fairly small scale so you cant exspect to much detail as if i t was on my tiger then i would be upset what is the size of it about qaurter of an inch sqaure then ? an what is that last pic of ? an yes its the fore mast if at the front an the rear mast is the main mast an if a small mast is fitted like i had on my edinbourough then it would be called a stump mast ok ?
chrisb

Hi Chris, instead of pe oars, a pe radar mesh would look so much better. The plastic version is a bit clunky

[boatman]

Oh eh, my plan makes sense for once!

Apparently the cage is for spare wings for the float planes!

Hi Chris, instead of pe oars, a pe radar mesh would look so much better. The plastic version is a bit clunky

OH i see Bob yes does look a bit clunky havnt you got a spare bit of p/e to glue onto it ? as a bit of p/e mesh would set the radar off
chrisb

[Waspie]

Apparently the cage is for spare wings for the float planes!

Actually that makes a lot of sense.

I was part of the flight crew on modern warships and we stowed our spare gear anywhere we could. Usually in the ships store but larger items would be placed wherever there was space.

Also, Russians even stored some of their less sensitive 'stuff' in the actual uptakes. (Funnels to the uninitiated!!!). PM me if you really want to know how I know!!!!

[BattleshipBob]

Actually that makes a lot of sense.

I was part of the flight crew on modern warships and we stowed our spare gear anywhere we could. Usually in the ships store but larger items would be placed wherever there was space.

Also, Russians even stored some of their less sensitive 'stuff' in the actual uptakes. (Funnels to the uninitiated!!!). PM me if you really want to know how I know!!!!

It does, just wish the instructions did not explain? Will have to see if that supply spare wings. Sadly there's not many detailed books about

[Waspie]

It does, just wish the instructions did not explain? Will have to see if that supply spare wings. Sadly there's not many detailed books about

I would guess like all navies, the Japanese fleet would put spares anywhere they could find enough space to stow them.

Not a secret but!! The German 148 class Exocet FAC'. I went on board one in Stavanger where we were shown around. All I remember is the phrase; - And this is where we keep our beer. (Under seats, in cupboards even in one of the four Exocet tubes!!!) I couldn't help but admire their adaptation. (Bet ya won't find that in a book either!!!! :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy

Edited to add pic of the FAC
German 148 Class (Penguin)

[BattleshipBob]

Almost everything ready for a coat of Mr surfaces grey primer.

So made a start on the three on board aircraft

Horrible fit, out with the fuller

Plodding along

[boatman]

WELL DONE BOYO looks almost ready to fly lol an youve filled that gap a right treat an i know its not a zero but what aircraft is it an very tiny i'll bet but you are managineing it ok well done my freind so are they all the same aircraft ? an where do they fit on the ship stern or midships ?
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

WELL DONE BOYO looks almost ready to fly lol an youve filled that gap a right treat an i know its not a zero but what aircraft is it an very tiny i'll bet but you are managineing it ok well done my freind so are they all the same aircraft ? an where do they fit on the ship stern or midships ?
chrisb

Between the rear funnel and main battery. Not a clue. Will do some research

[BattleshipBob]

To answer your question Chris

Top right bi plane, US code name Peter

Under Pete, 2 x "Jake"

Hope this helps

Bob

[boatman]

THANKS FOR that Bob mate now i know what the planes name is
cheers
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

My pleasure Chris, the page shows the planes used by the cruisers, possibly all the IJN