IJN Takao (heavy cruiser)

[jim7564]

IJN Takao heavy cruiser,this is the build after its last modernization when it had more guns/armour etc,like all WW2 japanese ships more and more armament was added over its lifespan,

really enjoyable build as i had most of the pieces lying about,a lot of different techniques used as jap ships are never square,everything has funny angles or curves

hull is around 17ft long,

torpedo deck 4x4 torpedo launchers and spare torpedos 

dont normally build the insides but anything open needs to be built incase someone looks inside

boats etc,made these in black as opposed to grey,adds a bit of colour

superstructure is a challenge,the amount of gear that has been added over the years,i started building as it was originally and adding extras to get it right as it finally was near the the end the war,funnels were the first things to build then the main casing and everything else after that

so much crammed into such small spaces,the anount of fire power these cruisers had in their day is unreal

conning tower/range finder

main superstructure has some amount of angles

over its life its had plenty of armour/blast sheilds added making it so much different from when it was first built

the deck was pretty easy a lot of pieces saved as japanese ships had a kind of mat over the deck so no tan/grey deck to do

TA K AO in hiragna symbols 

this ship looks massive sitting here but alongside the Missouri it appears quite small

 

 

 

[Capparezza]

 

Whoa... this thing is HUGE! Very nice detailing, very true to the original.

[KamalMYafi]

Another HUGE Ship!
I see that not all the parts are LEGO, some are clones. (I think, because there are no LEGO text on the studs). CMIIW

[jim7564]

7 minutes ago, KamalMYafi said:

Another HUGE Ship!
I see that not all the parts are LEGO, some are clones. (I think, because there are no LEGO text on the studs). CMIIW

yes your right there,only reason for this is the cost of parts,all the fine detail is lego,but any normal bricks are clones,but i think it all goes together the same,clone bricks are dull so look ok on a warship.

[sigpro]

Wow!

Takao class is a must-build Lego Moc for any big ship builder, and I again understand why. Excellent use of the 2x3 33º inverted slopes.

Congratulations!

[bonox]

awesome display of building commitment.

[Mesabi]

Wow, that is huge! You really put a lot of time and effort into your build, and the work shows.

[carebear]

I don't like war ships, but this is an Amazing Build!!!!

Great Great Work

Greetings

[Staslegomaster]

How long have you been creating LEGO sets to become such a skillful master builder?!!! Such an unspeakable piece of art with unusual building techniques. I wish I learn from you. It looks very realistic.  Add a few more pictures from different angles. Did you creat any pirate ships as well?

[jim7564]

7 hours ago, Staslegomaster said:

How long have you been creating LEGO sets to become such a skillful master builder?!!! Such an unspeakable piece of art with unusual building techniques. I wish I learn from you. It looks very realistic.  Add a few more pictures from different angles. Did you creat any pirate ships as well?

Aichi E13A

[J_C]

are these all original LEGO parts? There are studs with no logos. No disrespect, just curiosity. 

[Capparezza]

On 10.11.2016 at 3:02 PM, jim7564 said:

yes your right there,only reason for this is the cost of parts,all the fine detail is lego,but any normal bricks are clones,but i think it all goes together the same,clone bricks are dull so look ok on a warship.

He said already that he did use clone parts, indeed.

I can't find any words for that massive amount of bricks in boat-form :D The sheer size of that American warship...

[Astropunk]

Wowsers, insane!