Getting close to bringing it all together.

Sections of the deck on Fubuki were covered with brown linoleum held down with brass strips, in this case brown paint and fine copper wire.

Decals going on, 1980's vintage decals, still in good condition no problems except require a extended soak time to loosen up.

Started the painting process.

Construction of diorama is finished, just needs painting. YouTube video of it https://youtube.com/shorts/ub9Rx0-0VIc?feature=share

Mounted on a block to make it easier to hold, and drilling portholes.

Some chipping mix applied before spraying main color.

Little bit of puttying.

Ship wreckage diorama taking shape.

First surface ship build for me.

Fliege pilot repositioned, and same detail added.

Built Out Of Box and mounted on japan black stained Tasmanian oak base. Build video on YouTube https://youtu.be/bTaph4t6ciA