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Shokaku & Zuikaku Aug 6, 2021 23:29:11 GMT Fighting6, au64, and 3 more like this

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Post by grgbobe on Aug 6, 2021 23:29:11 GMT

Painted the deck a very light grey to see if I could make the colors "pop" a bit more than Akagi/Kaga, but it's only marginally brighter. Still, very nice.

Ghukek Design/XPForge Resin Print/Flight Deck Decals Pearl Harbor Style

Shokaku:

With WOTC Version:

Zuikaku:

With WOTC Version:

Sisters together:

Thanks for looking!

Theaetetus Forumini Rear Admiral Posts: 4,836	Shokaku & Zuikaku Aug 7, 2021 0:39:15 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Theaetetus on Aug 7, 2021 0:39:15 GMT There is definitely more of a pop; the pair comes off looking sleek and fine :-)
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nrnstraswa Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 614	Shokaku & Zuikaku Aug 13, 2021 2:43:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nrnstraswa on Aug 13, 2021 2:43:56 GMT Amazing work Grgbobe!
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brenticus86 Forumini Ensign Posts: 420	Shokaku & Zuikaku Aug 19, 2021 22:53:00 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brenticus86 on Aug 19, 2021 22:53:00 GMT No comparison between yours and the WOTC versions. Great job!

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Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 25, 2021 3:47:12 GMT

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Post by brenticus86 on Nov 25, 2021 3:47:12 GMT

I'm curious if you used a deck decal for say the giant Shinano you might be able to cut it down to use on one of the Implacable-class British Carriers? Both have armored decks so it shouldn't look too out of place. Since both of these are shapeways models there won't be a deck decal anytime soon.

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Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 25, 2021 20:02:57 GMT

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Nov 25, 2021 3:47:12 GMT brenticus86 said:

I'm curious if you used a deck decal for say the giant Shinano you might be able to cut it down to use on one of the Implacable-class British Carriers? Both have armored decks so it shouldn't look too out of place. Since both of these are shapeways models there won't be a deck decal anytime soon.

I'm sure it could work, but it would be difficult I think. To do it, I think you'd want to make a "template" of the Implacable and then place it over the decal for cutting it down. You would still have the distinctive red/white stripes aft that would look out of place on the Implacable.

I've asked Ghukek when he would be working on the Implacables and he said that about 90% of his work now is driven by commission...and they haven't been commissioned yet...AFAIK

brenticus86 Forumini Ensign Posts: 420	Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 26, 2021 0:40:27 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brenticus86 on Nov 26, 2021 0:40:27 GMT Shinano is longer than the implacables. I think you could trim the stripes and arrows of the ends and just leave the deck stripes.

brenticus86 Forumini Ensign Posts: 420	Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brenticus86 on Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT Tempted to try it once and see how it goes.

grgbobe Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 956	Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 26, 2021 6:36:26 GMT nrnstraswa likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grgbobe on Nov 26, 2021 6:36:26 GMT Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT brenticus86 said: Tempted to try it once and see how it goes. It's a $6.25 experiment! I say go for it.

weedsrock2 Administrator Posts: 4,524	Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 27, 2021 9:50:54 GMT nrnstraswa likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by weedsrock2 on Nov 27, 2021 9:50:54 GMT They really do pop with those decals.
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nrnstraswa Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 614	Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 29, 2021 15:49:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nrnstraswa on Nov 29, 2021 15:49:08 GMT Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT brenticus86 said: Tempted to try it once and see how it goes. I'm also tempted to try, I looked at the Flight decals faq/instructions and I'm a little intimidated now. My Ryujo is an FDM from XPForge.
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Shokaku & Zuikaku Nov 29, 2021 16:04:55 GMT nrnstraswa likes this

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Nov 29, 2021 15:49:08 GMT nrnstraswa said:

Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT brenticus86 said:

Tempted to try it once and see how it goes.

I'm also tempted to try, I looked at the Flight decals faq/instructions and I'm a little intimidated now.
My Ryujo is an FDM from XPForge.

I haven't done any of the FDM versions, but I understand you have to do a lot of filling and sanding to make the deck smooth. The decals will show every bump underneath...

Hap Hapablap Forumini Ensign Posts: 125	Shokaku & Zuikaku Dec 3, 2021 1:07:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hap Hapablap on Dec 3, 2021 1:07:02 GMT Wow those really pop! Awesome stuff!

nrnstraswa Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 614	Shokaku & Zuikaku Dec 9, 2021 23:30:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nrnstraswa on Dec 9, 2021 23:30:12 GMT Hi Hap, good to see you once more.
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j3bstu4rt Forumini Ensign Posts: 31	Shokaku & Zuikaku Dec 17, 2021 8:38:00 GMT nrnstraswa and hmsartemis like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by j3bstu4rt on Dec 17, 2021 8:38:00 GMT this looks amazing!!! i ordered 4 decks for my carriers, hope i can have them similar to yours! these models are a real inspiration for modelling! Thank you for posting your ship

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Post by grgbobe on Aug 6, 2021 23:29:11 GMT

Post by Theaetetus on Aug 7, 2021 0:39:15 GMT

Post by nrnstraswa on Aug 13, 2021 2:43:56 GMT

Post by brenticus86 on Aug 19, 2021 22:53:00 GMT

Post by brenticus86 on Nov 25, 2021 3:47:12 GMT

Post by grgbobe on Nov 25, 2021 20:02:57 GMT

Post by brenticus86 on Nov 26, 2021 0:40:27 GMT

Post by brenticus86 on Nov 26, 2021 0:41:24 GMT

Post by grgbobe on Nov 26, 2021 6:36:26 GMT

Post by weedsrock2 on Nov 27, 2021 9:50:54 GMT

Post by nrnstraswa on Nov 29, 2021 15:49:08 GMT

Post by grgbobe on Nov 29, 2021 16:04:55 GMT

Post by Hap Hapablap on Dec 3, 2021 1:07:02 GMT

Post by nrnstraswa on Dec 9, 2021 23:30:12 GMT

Post by j3bstu4rt on Dec 17, 2021 8:38:00 GMT

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