IJN Nagato
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August 30, 2024Hull preparation. Fit Ok at this point2
August 30, 2024Insertion of secondary armament. This was difficult. None of the barbettes and gun recesses fitted. Each gun mount was reduced in size dramatically to have them fit the required recess.3
August 30, 2024Another day, another challenge. No guides or markings to indicate where each level of the Pagoda superstructure was to go. Lots of viewing of photos and another larger scale to hopefully get them in the right position4
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August 30, 2024Test fitting superstructure6
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August 30, 2024Fitting rear superstructure above flight deck9
August 30, 2024Test fitting of turrets.10
August 30, 2024Tamiya IJN grey used as base colour and deck paint going on.11
August 30, 2024Stern of ship showing linoleum flight deck area and rear gun mounts.12
August 30, 2024Had the option to place two more Pete's in place. Decided to stick with the one13
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August 30, 2024Anchor chains inserted. Required drilling and insertion of brass rod into the pulleys (not sure if that is what they are called 🙂 )16
August 30, 2024Test fitting to base.
Base still to have wake and wave tops completed
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