IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built

[JBLavender]

Greetings!

I was asked to share this, a project I’m really excited about. This is my work in progress IJN Kongō, early 1944. The model is built entirely from boxwood and brass, and measures just a little over 5.5”. The base is spalted tamarind and Patagonian rosewood.

The model is scaled to 125’ to the inch or 1/1500. All told, I’ve made over 2,500 individual pieces of photo etch for this project, including a couple hundred crew figures.

[RAGIII]

Your work on these ships is outstanding! I must add the Bases on which you mount these Beauties are just as impressive!
RAGIII

[JBLavender]

Hey thanks! I like to have a whole package when it comes to the base and the case. It’s generally the first thing I build.

[pepperman42]

Fabulous stuff!!

Steve

[JBLavender]

Thanks!

[RichieW]

Extreme miniaturism of the highest order taking shape! The base us such a lively creative touch too. So impressive.

Richie

[KiwiZac]

You're a wizard Joseph, and I am truly in awe of how you can accomplish some delicate detail! Bravo and thank you for sharing the progress!

[lone modeller]

Gobsmacked!! The more so since this is wood. Truly super impressive in every way.

Stephen.

[WD]

Amazing work!

Warren

[JBLavender]

Thanks everyone !

[JBLavender]

An update.

[RAGIII]

Better with each update which is hard to do when the first was Incredible!
RAGIII

[JBLavender]

Thanks! I’ve had the past couple days and about 20 hours of additional work. The hull is nearly finished