wieslaw_

I don't usually build model planes, but this one looks awesome. Nice job!

Hey, 1. When it comes to the forum, the most complete version is probably on "Kartonwork" – here's the link: https://kartonwork.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14818 2. Yep, I keep my 3D models on a drive and sometimes share different kinds of models with the Model-Hobby.pl store. Not trying to sneak in any ads here, but since you asked – yeah, some of my models are up on their website. Of course – thanks a lot for the nice words about my models!

Thanks a lot for the kind words @yvesvidal. This model feels like my own personal Sword of Damocles – a challenge I’ve set for myself, and this year I’ve decided it’s finally time to finish it. I’ve already got the next project in mind, so it’s about time to wrap this one up – new builds are waiting just around the corner!

Hey, No, it's not the Kartonowki forum — unfortunately, I don't post my build logs there. However, you can find me on Konradus or Kartonwork.

I decided to copy the whole build thread from another forum, so sorry for dropping so many posts one after another. From now on, I’ll be updating this thread more regularly.

Hey, Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been working on the main artillery for IJN Fuso. Below is a brief summary of the past three months. In the first photo, you can see the barrels from Haliński's accessory set (I’ll talk more about the barrels later), along with additional parts that I designed based on elements from the model but printed on a 3D printer. The next two photos show all the elements of the turret frames, plus the axes—already removed from the supports—on which I’ll mount the barrels. I sanded down the clamps on the barrels that held the training mechanism mounts because, they would have interfered with fitting the skirts, which I wanted to print in resin. Here’s an issues with the barrels: one of them was 0.8mm shorter, so I had to extend it to match the length. The barrels also had slight differences in diameter, which made fitting the skirts quite a challenge. Ballast in the turrets—here, I admit I borrowed the idea from polish forum. The next few photos show the underlayer and the assembly of the main components. I also started assembling the rangefinder covers. To help with this, I designed and printed a small template to achieve the correct profile of the covers (probably thermal covers?). Since the entire model was going to be painted, I wanted to add more texture, so I also printed the sheet metal joints with rivets. AA gun platforms. In these pictures, you can see a screenshot from a fabric simulation program (Marvelous Designer). If anyone’s interested, I can write more about it later. The advantage of this approach is the realistic-looking skirts; the downside is that the barrels can’t be elevated. You can work around this somewhat by printing skirts in different raised positions, but they’ll still be fixed in place. However, I find this solution interesting and worth considering. Once I had added so many details to the turrets that handling them without breaking something became impossible (I think I broke the ladder railings about ten times), I finally decided to print a stand for the guns, which allowed me to continue working on them. The guns assembled and painted. After weathering. and in place... The next stage is the main superstructure—the famous pagoda. Enjoy watching!

The state of the model as of early 2025: I’ve almost finished all the tiny details, and to be honest, I’ve had enough of them, so I’m looking forward to taking a break from those. The goal for the coming months will be the guns, followed by the bow superstructure — the feature that makes this battleship so distinctive (some people love it, while others turn it into memes).

next small parts...

127mm AA guns...

Next step in my build, for a long time it'll be my last Japan Battleship...

Another small step to "close" the stern deck.

Already in place...

Slowly going forward...

I want to show that something is going on in the Fuso build, trying to "close" the aft deck.

The funnel superstructure is finally finished. Next, it's time for the rear tower superstructure. I saved the pagoda for last. BTW sorry guys for my english but I'm not a native speaker.