1/700 IJN Destroyer Asashio
Hello fellow modelers,
This is the IJN Destroyer Asashio, my 5th attempt at 1/700 scale modelling.
My first three 1/700 builds were just straight out of the box build, then I discovered the wonderful world of aftermarket super detailed PE sets.
This one is build with mostly left over PE parts from failed build.
I’m still at the stage trying to prefect my skills working with PE parts, so I didn’t pursue on historical accuracy. E.g. the funnel shroud was made using one of those IJN motor boat cage, so it doesn’t have the correct pattern; the skid beams are made out of ladders with railings cut off; the AA gun railings shouldn’t be that high etc etc.
The biggest challenge for me is the twin type 96 AA gun. They were left over from the Aoba set. I really thought I’m going to be blind after that. By miracle, I only screwed up 1 out of the 3 left over, and this ship only need two.
Otherwise I think it’s a successful build, maybe one day when I learn how to make water I can turn it into a diorama.
I been following this website for awhile, i’m glad i have something to share with now!
17 additional images. Click to enlarge.
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- 1. old rigging had this weird junction which i removed.
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- 1. the devil of 1/700 scale
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- 1. clamped onto two screws under the waterline, very secure
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- 1. pen for scale
- 2. Dust is the enemy of 1/700 ships, make sure to put the model in a case
gary sausmikat said on July 6, 2019
Alex, Welcome. She looks great!!! Yes, photo etch really sets off ship builds, especially 1/700. And you did a really nice job.
Alex Kuo said on July 6, 2019
Thanks! I’m pretty happy with it too, i will slowly work towards building a battleship with hundreds of PE parts one day but destroyers will do for now haha
Matt Minnichsoffer said on July 6, 2019
Excellent work. I don’t think I could pull that off with a magnifier.
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Alex Kuo said on July 6, 2019
Thanks! I didn’t think i’d pull it off too since things are so tiny, but 1/700 scale it’s a fun challenge for any modeler i think, i used to build only 1/72 aircraft
Craig Abrahamson said on July 6, 2019
A great first post – nice work – welcome to the site.
Alex Kuo said on July 6, 2019
Thankyou! look forward to be part of the community.
Pedro L. Rocha said on July 6, 2019
a really nice ship, great work!
Alex Kuo said on July 6, 2019
Thanks!
Tom Cleaver said on July 6, 2019
Nice work, great result. You guys who model in 1/700 must have transplanted eagle’s eyes.
Alex Kuo said on July 6, 2019
Haha i thought so too before i build 1/700 scale, but steady precise hands are far more vital i think
Greg Kittinger said on July 8, 2019
A lovely build. I can’t imagine working in that scale, or with so much PE. Well done!
Jeff Bailey said on July 8, 2019
Excellent work, Alex!