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If I have a wish regarding new ijn accessory sets, I miss a setwith the 6.5 and 7.5 motor boats which were found on DDs and smaller.
For the other boats there are sets available from 5Star and Rainbow for example. I know there is a neo set, but it is quite expensive and I don't like that they added holes for the davits.

Another thing as I'm building an Escort right now, 5Star make a set for the 12cm 10th year AA gun. But what about the dual montings?
Can I just glue two bases together? I haven't found pics of the dual mount yet.

Greetings Christian

Type 90 triple torpedo tube by Rainbow. For Tone or Mogami.

Just found these; https://hlj.com/product/FSM710202

Exactly the example I was thinking of. However, some representations include red striping as well as the white, so I'm not certain how to account for that addition. But, this probably correct.

Of course, you can use white decals for this, too,

This is for the markings on the flight deck near the AA guns, like here on the Zuikaku:

[img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Zuikaku_November_1941.jpg/640px-Zuikaku_November_1941.jpg[/img]

Greetings Christian

I'm not sure what that first set if fr. My first thought were the markings that go on the barrels of the larger AA mounts; my second was the warning stripes on flight decks, but I'm not sure of either possibility.

I think Rainbow's version of those auxiliary funnel pipe brackets to be smarter ad easier to handle. FWIW.

Not sure what these are for; https://hlj.com/product/FSM710177

these will be fun to install; https://hlj.com/product/FSM710192

[quote="Bill Clarke"]Just found this; https://hlj.com/product/FSM710179[/quote]

WOW! :big_eyes: Thirty bucks (almost 40 CDN) for some itty-bitty parts for some itty-bitty boats!
:wave_1:

Just found this; https://hlj.com/product/FSM710179

I believe they are all cast resin pieces. For some reason, I think this maker may no longer be in business, but I could be wrong about that.

In 1/700, there are good styrene alternatives for several items from Yamashita Hobby and FineMolds, among others. Shelf Oddities, too, for resin equipment.

Just found this manufacture, known as Chrysanthemum and Sword, not heard of them before.

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-chrysanthemum-sword-ijn-paravane-winch-set/

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-chrysanthemum-sword-binocluar-signal-light-set/

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-chrysanthemum-sword-ijn-deck-equipment-set/

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-chrysanthemum-sword-mantalet-sand-bag-set/

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-700-chrysanthemum-sword-ijn-ammunition-box-set/

https://freetimehobbies.com/1-350-chrysanthemum-sword-ijn-battleship-battlecruiser-aircraft-carrier-deck-equipment-set/

I agree, though the resin versions from Shelf Oddities are pretty good as well.

Here's some new accessories, http://hlj.com/product/FUJ11529

Thank you Fujimi

AFAIK, the mounts were identical; as they originated as the main armament for the Mogami class CLs. Before being mounted on the Yamatos, they were subtle changes to the location and appearance of the rangefinders and their housings. These should be good to use.

[quote="Bill Clarke"]Just found these:

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10231085

They look great, much better than the stock ones that come with the kit.[/quote]


Can I use these on my Musashi build or were the Musashi secondary guns different.

[quote]the carpet monster will be well fed[/quote]

You've got that right!

All I can say is, have fun;

http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/gim23nyv2tkpiyngqnaa.html

Expanding on the above, the carpet monster will be well fed;

http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/gim23nyv2tkpiyngqnaa.html

Nice torpedo;

http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/d4zpnumqudrgiuulsszk.html

Not sure if this fits into the IJN theme, but would be nice in portside dio nonetheless;

http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/d40xo89b7ggfotkineis.html

Also, these;

http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/dnkndqcey7to2vxplerw.html

Here is a pic which shows the usage of the small podest.
They use it for handling the practice rifles.
The pic is from R.A. Burt's book "Japanese Battleships".

Greetings Christian

Thanks Dan,

in the Flyhawk instructions it is also shown.
I think now I know where to put it :) .

Greetings Christian

Here is a placement view on Kongo, 1933 (this is before her stern was lengthened).