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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Floaty GB: 1 Jun - 31 Aug => Topic started by: polygon on June 07, 2019, 03:17:46 PM

Title: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on June 07, 2019, 03:17:46 PM

First of my entries: Converting an Izumo class DDH into an F-35 carrier.

Working from tamiyas 1/700 kit of the fictional Ibuki DDV featured in the manga and live action movie Kubo Ibuki.

Current plans: move the forward elevator to the side, maybe think about either reducing the size of the island or spliting it in two.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48011297738_5e55cbb9cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9As8u)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2g9As8u) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Old Wombat on June 07, 2019, 06:24:54 PM

Oh, thank God! :icon_alabanza:

It was getting lonely & embarrassing out here! :-[

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 08, 2019, 04:13:50 AM

Isn't the JMSDF already planning to convert the Izumo class DDH s into F-35B capable ships?

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Some Duck with an Ultimax on June 09, 2019, 11:36:43 PM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on June 08, 2019, 04:13:50 AM

Isn't the JMSDF already planning to convert the Izumo class DDH s into F-35B capable ships?

Iirc they've said they're not going to but that if absolutely necessary they could (even thought it would breach the constitution).

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 10, 2019, 02:01:18 AM

https://thediplomat.com/2018/12/japan-to-convert-izumo-class-into-f-35-carrying-aircraft-carrier/ (https://thediplomat.com/2018/12/japan-to-convert-izumo-class-into-f-35-carrying-aircraft-carrier/)
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/11/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-effectively-remodel-msdf-vessel-aircraft-carrier/#.XP1JKi1L1rw (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/11/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-effectively-remodel-msdf-vessel-aircraft-carrier/#.XP1JKi1L1rw)

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Some Duck with an Ultimax on June 10, 2019, 04:43:35 AM

So they are, but they won’t keep the planes on board all the time and they are only ‘defensive’ aircraft carriers. I knew there was some Constitution-bending going on somewhere....

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on June 25, 2019, 01:07:27 PM

Preliminary planning:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48101415597_1ed4ea1a31_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghyk2F)10529810t2zzz (https://flic.kr/p/2ghyk2F) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr



 

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Old Wombat on June 25, 2019, 02:47:52 PM

I prefer the 2nd (middle) superstructure model but there are benefits & trade-offs to both the 1st & 2nd variants for combat effectiveness & survival.

Nice work! :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: tankmodeler on June 26, 2019, 12:39:54 AM

Cool!

Have you double checked that the elevators are large enough for the F-35? They look kinda small.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 26, 2019, 02:47:35 AM

Looking good.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on July 29, 2019, 03:15:19 PM

Final plan: going to do the large single island one, because it looks like a logical progression of the izumo hull which is what I was originally going for. I do think the twin island looks cool, the elevator positions aren't optimal and to make them optimal would require too much work.

A look at the F-35s that come with the kit, 10 total - 2 VTOL config - 8 normal.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48073211626_9d0ca9c2b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gf4LYj)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2gf4LYj) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48073318002_c531b37c3d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gf5jAo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2gf5jAo) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48073214101_636f1d4d67_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gf4MGZ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2gf4MGZ) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: kim margosein on July 30, 2019, 07:33:59 AM

It is my understanding that the elevators and below deck space was built with F-35s in mind.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: tankmodeler on July 30, 2019, 11:21:11 PM

Quote from: kim margosein on July 30, 2019, 07:33:59 AM

It is my understanding that the elevators and below deck space was built with F-35s in mind.

Cool.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on August 19, 2019, 11:45:11 AM

Progress at last!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48541116256_e36777d6db_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gXpUHw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2gXpUHw) by polygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
Casted the second elevator nook, bit crude but will have to do.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Dr. YoKai on August 19, 2019, 07:28:21 PM

Off to a good start. Should be interesting.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on August 26, 2019, 01:09:41 PM

A little more progress:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48611500538_8325db620f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4CDvC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2h4CDvC) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: finsrin on August 26, 2019, 02:33:43 PM

Very good  :smiley:
Am relating to this from Mega Carrier building.  Elevator vertical travel was reduced.  Started with twin islands then switched to one.
Looks like you are on a roll now.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: elmayerle on August 27, 2019, 03:53:17 AM

I think reality is catching up with you:
https://news.usni.org/2019/08/23/marines-considering-flying-u-s-f-35bs-off-of-japans-largest-warships

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on September 02, 2019, 02:26:00 PM

Rudimentary interior:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48659461147_da5b23185c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h8SswF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2h8SswF) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Old Wombat on September 02, 2019, 08:34:38 PM

Woh! :icon_surprised: Good stuff! :D

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 03, 2019, 01:47:37 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Volkodav on September 03, 2019, 07:26:54 PM

Enjoying this  ;)

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on September 09, 2019, 07:52:33 AM

Getting there:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48698972797_b58f27750e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcmXY2)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hcmXY2) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48698457333_40461ec83d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcjjJH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hcjjJH) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Hopefully 1-2 days for hull assembly, 1-2 painting and about 1 day for bits and bobs and done on Friday.

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Old Wombat on September 09, 2019, 09:08:55 AM

Good luck! :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: polygon on September 15, 2019, 02:36:14 PM

Finished! Finally.

Photo quality not the best as the sky is full of cloud.

Still doesn't have a name though. Thought about naming it Rakurai, Japanese (according to google) for lightening strike - a bit of a pun for the F-35. Or realistically it would be named after a provence or location that just happened to also be the name of a WWII warship, maybe Hosho or perhaps Akagi.

Presenting DDCV-192:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735370631_c008e068ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzvLT)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzvLT) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735554197_f892904d54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfAskP)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfAskP) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735041803_c2e61cc51b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfxQ2r)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfxQ2r) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735370981_4348708b79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzvSV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzvSV) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Didn't add lighting but there is space to do it in the future.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735553622_bf989081e7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfAsaU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfAsaU) by
BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735371436_5e8aecf250_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzw1L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2hfzw1L) by BTSpolygon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159490316@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Robomog on September 15, 2019, 03:30:22 PM

Excellent build looks very good, love the internal detail. Hope you get time to add lights.

Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: finsrin on September 15, 2019, 05:22:37 PM

Excellent conversion to realistic F-35 capable  8)
Like choice of island.  Second elevator and launch ramp are perfecto  :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 15, 2019, 09:07:42 PM

Quote from: finsrin on September 15, 2019, 05:22:37 PM

Excellent conversion to realistic F-35 capable  8)
Like choice of island.  Second elevator and launch ramp are perfecto  :smiley:

I can only echo my esteemed colleague and say that is most well done!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: Old Wombat on September 15, 2019, 09:37:44 PM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 16, 2019, 01:41:18 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: dy031101 on September 16, 2019, 02:50:09 AM

Excellent  :smiley:

Title: Re: Izumo CV
Post by: elmayerle on September 16, 2019, 04:41:05 AM

 :smiley:  Beautiful work!!