Tamiya 1/350 I-400

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Hi all. Have not been on for a while because of other projects but this is my next Build…Cheers mark

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Great to see you back on the Salty Side, Mark :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hello Mark,
as I too have this submarine and the Infini upgrade set I am very interested in your build. I will take a seat here :star_struck:

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Thanks Mate. Great to be back…Cheers Mark

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Thanks Mate. I hope you enjoy the Build…Cheers Mark

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OK the Hull is now together and the first Brass and P/E Parts have been added. More to come soon…Cheers Mark

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good start Mark :+1:. Keep in mind that most sources state that Tamiya´s paint suggestion is wrong: These submarines didn´t had a red antifouling color but a very dark grey one.

Cheers :raised_hand_with_fingers_splayed:

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Thanks Mate but unfortunately I have already painted the Hull…Cheers Mark

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Have started work on her Aircraft arrangements. One is completed ready for the Catapault and Number 2 is located within the Hanger. More to come soon…Cheers mark

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Work on her Main Deck Gun and the Conning Tower has commenced. I only kept some of the gun and replaced the remainder with Brass and P/E. More to come soon…Cheers Mark

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Thats a lot of PE for a sub. Its going to look amazing when completed!

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Almost can hear that short “bling” sound and the carpet monster sucked up the gun until the moment you finished another one out of “replacement material”. Don´t ask me how I know… :joy:

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Hi Mark,

just catching up here (and on MSW in general…).
Nice topic and build, and very good progress! I’m in and following for the rest oft the ride!

Cheers
Jan

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Thanks for the encouragement Jan. Am really enjoying this Build…Cheers Mark

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OK have started work on her A/A fitout. All of the mounts have been replaced with Brass and P/E. Me needs a Drink after this. More to come soon…Cheers Mark

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The major Assemblies are now together and weathered. This has to be one of the most fun and quickest Builds that I have done in a long time. More to come soon…Cheers mark

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Mark,

that looks very good!

Your drinks after the brass/PE replacement of the small guns well deserved!

Cheers
Jan

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I agree with Jan - those 25mms are phenomenal!

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Subs always make a great pallet cleanser for me. Wonderful weekend builds :slight_smile:
Yours is looking fantastic!!

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Thank you for your comments Gentlemen they are always greatly appreciated…Cheers Mark