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Offline JBLavender

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IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« on: January 09, 2023, 02:06:11 PM »
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.








Offline RAGIII

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2023, 01:10:01 AM »
Your work on these ships is outstanding! I must add the Bases on which you mount these Beauties are just as impressive!
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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2023, 06:20:18 AM »
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.

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2023, 12:46:02 AM »
Fabulous stuff!!

Steve

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2023, 02:12:34 AM »
Thanks!

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2023, 07:51:25 AM »
Extreme miniaturism of the highest order taking shape! The base us such a lively creative touch too. So impressive.

Richie

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2023, 08:01:43 AM »
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!

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2023, 06:01:43 AM »
Gobsmacked!! The more so since this is wood. Truly super impressive in every way.

Stephen.

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2023, 07:04:02 AM »
Amazing work!

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2023, 01:22:16 PM »
Thanks everyone !

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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2023, 05:38:55 AM »
An update.


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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2023, 02:54:46 AM »
Better with each update which is hard to do when the first was Incredible!
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Re: IJN Kongō, 1944, Scratch Built
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2023, 11:43:16 AM »
Thanks! I’ve had the past couple days and about 20 hours of additional work. The hull is nearly finished