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Re: 1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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Good to know. Thx.
Good to know. Thx.
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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:19 pm |
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Re: 1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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Dan K wrote: That's good. What does the WEM set provide that the MK1 does not? PE for the triple turrets, and the early turret antenna masts. I was thinking that I would need to get a Yamato set for the turret pe. And early mainmast parts.
[quote="Dan K"]That's good. What does the WEM set provide that the MK1 does not?[/quote] PE for the triple turrets, and the early turret antenna masts. I was thinking that I would need to get a Yamato set for the turret pe. And early mainmast parts.
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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:08 pm |
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Re: 1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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That's good. What does the WEM set provide that the MK1 does not?
That's good. What does the WEM set provide that the MK1 does not?
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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:45 am |
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Re: 1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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Well, FedEx just delivered the WEM Mogami PE that I ordered for Mogami, and it has details for all 3 versions. So between the Mk1 set, and the WEM set, Mikuma is covered.
Well, FedEx just delivered the WEM Mogami PE that I ordered for Mogami, and it has details for all 3 versions. So between the Mk1 set, and the WEM set, Mikuma is covered.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:49 pm |
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Re: 1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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Dan K wrote: At one point, Eduard had sets for the CL version, but these may be OOP.
The MK1 Design set for Mogami is probably the most cost effective Mogami set to use. I thought that might the case, already have that set.
[quote="Dan K"]At one point, Eduard had sets for the CL version, but these may be OOP.
The MK1 Design set for Mogami is probably the most cost effective Mogami set to use.[/quote] I thought that might the case, already have that set.
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:30 pm |
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At one point, Eduard had sets for the CL version, but these may be OOP.
The MK1 Design set for Mogami is probably the most cost effective Mogami set to use.
At one point, Eduard had sets for the CL version, but these may be OOP.
The MK1 Design set for Mogami is probably the most cost effective Mogami set to use.
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:08 pm |
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1/350 Mikuma P/E? |
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Looking around, and I'm finding any etch for the Tamiya Mikuma CL. Has any been made, or am I going to have to use a Mogami CA set?
Looking around, and I'm finding any etch for the Tamiya Mikuma CL. Has any been made, or am I going to have to use a Mogami CA set?
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:35 am |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami (最上) class fans |
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Dan K wrote: Yes, plus the radio aerials atop the turrets. Excellent, thanks Dan.
[quote="Dan K"]Yes, plus the radio aerials atop the turrets.[/quote] Excellent, thanks Dan.
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:11 pm |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami (最上) class fans |
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Yes, plus the radio aerials atop the turrets.
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Yes, plus the radio aerials atop the turrets.
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:39 am |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami (最上) class fans |
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So I've decided to build all 3 versions of Mogami in 1/350. I have the Tamiya Mikuma CL and all-gun Mogami, with the aircraft carrying Mogami on order. If I understand correctly, the only mods to convert Mikuma to Mogami is to rebuild the mainmast, similar to Mikuma but taller. Is this right?
So I've decided to build all 3 versions of Mogami in 1/350. I have the Tamiya Mikuma CL and all-gun Mogami, with the aircraft carrying Mogami on order. If I understand correctly, the only mods to convert Mikuma to Mogami is to rebuild the mainmast, similar to Mikuma but taller. Is this right?
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Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:22 pm |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami Class Fans |
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Dan K wrote: Concerns about excessive topweight. She and Maya never got the the extensive rebuild that Takao & Atago received because of timing. The escalating war situation and busy yards made it impossible to schedule the rebuilds. So, she never got the additional bulges and reduced superstructure that would have accommodated the new armament. That's also why she never received quad TT mounts and reloads. From what i saw on the underwater footage the easiest upgrade was the addition of single 25 mm MG all over her decks. Hard to believe they didn't replace the doubles for triples.. Thanks Dan! Jose
[quote="Dan K"]Concerns about excessive topweight. She and Maya never got the the extensive rebuild that Takao & Atago received because of timing. The escalating war situation and busy yards made it impossible to schedule the rebuilds. So, she never got the additional bulges and reduced superstructure that would have accommodated the new armament. That's also why she never received quad TT mounts and reloads.[/quote]
From what i saw on the underwater footage the easiest upgrade was the addition of single 25 mm MG all over her decks. Hard to believe they didn't replace the doubles for triples.. Thanks Dan!
Jose :wave_1:
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:13 pm |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami Class Fans |
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Concerns about excessive topweight. She and Maya never got the the extensive rebuild that Takao & Atago received because of timing. The escalating war situation and busy yards made it impossible to schedule the rebuilds. So, she never got the additional bulges and reduced superstructure that would have accommodated the new armament. That's also why she never received quad TT mounts and reloads.
Concerns about excessive topweight. She and Maya never got the the extensive rebuild that Takao & Atago received because of timing. The escalating war situation and busy yards made it impossible to schedule the rebuilds. So, she never got the additional bulges and reduced superstructure that would have accommodated the new armament. That's also why she never received quad TT mounts and reloads.
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:43 am |
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Dan K wrote: Quote: These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting. I think it likely that those shields were torn away on the way to the bottom. Dan any idea why the navy never upgraded the ship with the new Type 89? Jose
[quote="Dan K"][quote]These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting.[/quote]
I think it likely that those shields were torn away on the way to the bottom.[/quote]
Dan any idea why the navy never upgraded the ship with the new Type 89?
Jose :wave_1:
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:37 pm |
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Quote: These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting. I think it likely that those shields were torn away on the way to the bottom.
[quote]These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting.[/quote]
I think it likely that those shields were torn away on the way to the bottom.
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Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:22 pm |
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ijnfleetadmiral wrote: Bridge structure was beat up because she took two direct hits from 8-inch shells in that area. Killed the CO, XO, and most of the senior officers. If that's the case i think that bridge looks wonderful after those 2 hits and decades underwater! Jose
[quote="ijnfleetadmiral"]Bridge structure was beat up because she took two direct hits from 8-inch shells in that area. Killed the CO, XO, and most of the senior officers.[/quote]
If that's the case i think that bridge looks wonderful after those 2 hits and decades underwater!
Jose :wave_1:
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:46 pm |
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Re: Calling all IJN Mogami Class Fans |
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[quote="Dan K"]As I believe you're aware, Jose, topweight became a big concern after the 4th Fleet incidents. The Mogami class original design had a much larger bridge structure - see below. I remember seeing that drawing on my Mogami class Kajinsha book but given my Japanese is awful i never really understood what was being explained here. I thought it was the opposite as a matter of fact, i thought the navy wanted to make their main bridge structures bigger. I remember reading about the nasty typhoon years ago but i honestly forgot. Thanks for the history lesson though BTW, i was watching Chokai's underwater video and Petrel snatched some great shots of the single HA 45 cal guns. These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting. Jose
[quote="Dan K"]As I believe you're aware, Jose, topweight became a big concern after the 4th Fleet incidents. The Mogami class original design had a much larger bridge structure - see below.
I remember seeing that drawing on my Mogami class Kajinsha book but given my Japanese is awful i never really understood what was being explained here. I thought it was the opposite as a matter of fact, i thought the navy wanted to make their main bridge structures bigger. I remember reading about the nasty typhoon years ago but i honestly forgot. Thanks for the history lesson though :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: BTW, i was watching Chokai's underwater video and Petrel snatched some great shots of the single HA 45 cal guns. These guns are sitting in plain sight there is no shield housing whatsoever i found this most interesting.
Jose :wave_1:
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:38 pm |
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As I believe you're aware, Jose, topweight became a big concern after the 4th Fleet incidents. The Mogami class original design had a much larger bridge structure - see below. Btw, for those that were waiting, Fujimi is releasing the other 1/700 sisters. Looks promising: Kumano 1944 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10628812Suzuya 1944 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10628810MIkuma 1942 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10635011Mogami 1942 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10635006
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As I believe you're aware, Jose, topweight became a big concern after the 4th Fleet incidents. The Mogami class original design had a much larger bridge structure - see below.
Btw, for those that were waiting, Fujimi is releasing the other 1/700 sisters. Looks promising:
Kumano 1944 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10628812
Suzuya 1944 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10628810
MIkuma 1942 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10635011
Mogami 1942 - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10635006
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Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:18 am |
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Bridge structure was beat up because she took two direct hits from 8-inch shells in that area. Killed the CO, XO, and most of the senior officers.
Bridge structure was beat up because she took two direct hits from 8-inch shells in that area. Killed the CO, XO, and most of the senior officers.
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Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:58 pm |
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Thanks for the heads up Dan It was great to see the ship sitting up right. Bridge structure got beat up pretty bad but i could still make out the wind baffles layout. These were very puny structures compared to the Takao's. Jose
Thanks for the heads up Dan :thumbs_up_1: It was great to see the ship sitting up right. Bridge structure got beat up pretty bad but i could still make out the wind baffles layout. These were very puny structures compared to the Takao's.
Jose :wave_1:
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:28 pm |
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:13 pm |
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