IJN Heian Maru by RGL - FINISHED - Hasewaga - 1/350 - PLASTIC - Sub depot ship

[RGL]

So looking at the old B&W images of IJN Subs, they were filthy things. So many images cover the big I400 class, and the older subs in 1/350 are not available anywhere in the world at a sensible price. My intention is to have one loading a torpedo, and lots of activity on the deck that one would expect for a replenishment operation.

[RGL]

[Ian B]

Amazing so realistic finish especially the decking 😁

[yvesvidal]

Great collection of pictures. Your models are amazing.

 

Yves

[RGL]

Now the detail work, stores, rigging and starting to rig the shade awnings 

[RGL]

So I’ve finally got a bit of time to finish the framing, I’ll do a smaller one on the other sub then use cigarette paper like in the Zara 

[RGL]

Now Sub 2, getting there 

 

Edited November 28, 2022 by RGL

[RGL]

Awnings and laundry added 

[RGL]

Part 3 of this build 

[Stevinne]

Beautiful work so far. I find this build very interesting.

 

[yvesvidal]

1 hour ago, RGL said:

This is fantastic of details and realism.

 

Yves

[RGL]

Next!!! 

[RGL]

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[Canute]

Gonna be a heck of a diorama, Greg. Can't wait.

[RGL]

And it starts, drilling out port holes in 4 different diameters

[RGL]

Holes drilled, working base set, dry fit of the hull is perfect. I’ve cut out the hatches on the side of the ship as I will have gangways running down both sides. 

[RGL]

Now to open up all the cargo holds 

[RGL]

Cargo holds cut open, next is to fabricate the actual holds and fill them with cargo 

Edited December 4, 2022 by RGL

[RGL]

Now the cargo holds. I could find no images or diagrams from this type of ship but I imagine they are all pretty much the same. 

[RGL]

So plastic card 

[RGL]

Bit of cargo to fill in the holes 

[cog]

Great idea, filling the cargo holds. I might steal it for a future build. You are running at top speed again. Lovely work on the hull and holds

[RGL]

Starting on the cargo holds. From stern to bow 

[RGL]

[king derelict]

Marvelous work on those holds. The project is really excellent

Alan

[RGL]

[RGL]

[RGL]

[RGL]

And done. I’m pretty happy with it 

[yvesvidal]

13 hours ago, RGL said:

 

I wonder how did they squeeze that plane on the lower deck....