Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier "Akagi" 1/350 HUGE

[wm228]

Okay first of all this is a plan i have to see if i have time for this monster i hope i can make time for this lovely ship it's like having a piece of WWII history the carrier consist of 30 pages and 360 pieces mostly large pieces except for the included planes .
This will be the largest boat i have ever built and it is in honor of my grandad who fought in WWII and he loves battleships any tips for commincing a large build?

 

[micahrogers]

I'll be watching this one,
good luck

 

[Longbow]

Tips :
Do some background research on your model
Reserve room
Take your time for large models

Most important : enjoy yourself

 

[zathros]

I respect anyone who take these on, because in reality, it is many many models you are building!

 

[wm228]

Thanks for the nice comments and advice but what kind of paper do you reccomend for the hull?

 

[wm228]

okay i have decided to build one.I looked at the files and the first page is really simpel so i gave it a shot and it measures 20 cm the ship 6 times the first part in length so 1 meter 20!! hope you enjoy i will try to upload pics and status once 2 days.
Have a nice day

 

[alanwalton]

thats a great model.he has also done yamamoto but thats is only avialible in japan

 

[Vince]

Any progress on this build? I have this model in my "to do" list and would love to see pics/tips/advice.

 

[zathros]

DEAD THREAD POST!! P.M. the guy!