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Topic review - Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans
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  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Well, that'll be nice then. Can't wait to get my copy!
Post Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:04 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Lol, I just received that volume. A specific section is about the Mutsuki archtype; it's great illustrated guide to the details of an early war or late war Mutsuki, but nothing on, say, Uzuki's stern. More generic to the type as opposed to particular ships, but still amazing detail. Perfect as a reference guide to building the class.
Post Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:12 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Thank you so much Dan! I can't understand how I didn't check on the JP wiki. You are so right. So it will be a fun project after all. Also on the Satsuki, found the pic you mention on the book and it's very clear.

On another note, this image book was released with some extensive illustrations on the Mutsuki class. Bought it but not arrived yet, so no clue on what will it contain. I hope some illustrations of the Uzuki with the modified stern?

https://www.hlj.com/illustrations-of-wo ... 6-mdg23374
Post Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:44 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Good eye on the main rails. From the Japanese Wiki article on her (for this period in 1943):

"In mid-March, the 8th Fleet applied to convert Nagatsuki, Fumizuki, and Satsuki into minelayers . [35] In addition, it is requested that ``we need to strengthen the transportation capacity of high-speed small transport ships (depending on the modification of destroyers and cruisers).''

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representation of the forward of the bridge platform for AA


I'm rushing, so forgive me for missing something but, based on pics of Satsuki in early 1944, I'd say the Rainbow representation looks pretty accurate.
Post Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:39 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Hey guys! Got a question about Nagatsuki since I couldn't find info on it. The known picture of the ship on the Kolombangara Island shows it had rails on the stern running as long as to the second torpedo launcher. I have the Gakken book on Mutsuki class and found nothing about this modification. As I´m considering making a kit on the subject, this detail seemed interesting to represent.

On another note: how accurate result to you the representation of the forward of the bridge platform for AA depicted on the Yamashita Hobby kits? As it differs on what we've seen on the detail sets by Tetra or Rainbow.

Link to the wiki pic of Nagatsuki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_ ... d_1944.jpg

Martin
Post Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:21 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
See this announcement about a new 1/350 resin kit of Mutsuki: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39000&p=1025213#p1025213
Post Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 1:28 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Finally, Mutsuki class kits are posted on P1.
Post Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:56 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
I think you are correct, Berend. In looking at plans of the class, a ramp cut into the stern would interfere with the rudder's steering post. There's really no way to work around that.
Post Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:36 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
I have Gakken #64 but the line drawings don't show the length of the ship

The author of this article says Uzuki hull was enlarged with a hollow part filled with water. He also posted a picture with a drawing showing a camparison between Satsuki and Uzuki hull lenght. The additional lenght in m. is also added.

I have not been able to find his source therefore don't know if it is correct.

Site addres: http:// musashinonavalarsenal.web.fc2.com/products/uzuki.html


Regards,

Berend.


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Post Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:06 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Good point.

Gakken #64 on the Mutsukis has line drawings that indicate her stern was cut down. Inoperative scanner.
Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:00 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
I believe it depends on how it was done. Was the existing stern converted or was a sloped part added in a similar way as later seen in the Matsu class?
Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:32 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
I don't know, but if I had to guess, I'd say it was unlikely. Uzuki would be a one-off hull with that ramp. I would think it to be a questionable investment for Yamashita Hobby. But, I could be wrong.

This link to HobbySearch Japan gives the current listing of Mutsuki class kits from Yamashita Hobby: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/search?typ1_ ... hita+Hobby
Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:57 am
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Looks like with the release of other 1/700 Mutsuki class destroyers by Yamashita all Mutsuki class variants can be built except Uzuki after September 1942. A sloped stern was then fitted. Does anyone know if Yamashita is planning to release an early and late version of Uzuki with a sloped stern too?

Regards,

Berend.
Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:55 am
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New Yamashita Hobby Mutsuki 1941 just placed into inventory today at HLJ and Hobbysearch Japan. Images courtesy of Hobbysearch Japan.


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Post Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:55 pm
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The test shots look really good!
I frankly hope they will NOT do a Kamikaze-class anytime soon - just after I´ve been struggling with my Pit-Road-based Yunagi for 5 months :heh:
Edit: final photos of my Yunagi build
Post Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:05 am
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
The new Yamashita Hobby Mutsuki late 1941 is now available for pre-order; pending release in October. Images from HLJ.

And, a link to the initial test shots from Yamashita Hobby's own website: http://surugadock.web.fc2.com/20180626mutsuki.htm

The bow looks very good, though there's that slight banana hull thing going on, like the initial Ayanami kits ...........


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:21 am
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In a recent Model Art publication, Yamashita Hobby has announced a planned release in 2018 for a new 1/700 Mutsuki class kit.

This is very welcome news. Also interesting, because I would think that Hasegawa would be looking to release new kits of these as well in the wake of their new Yugumo and Asashio class kits. I wonder if that would actually happen now.
Post Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:51 am
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Hi mates,
I just started building a 1/700 Yunagi as of August 1942. After re-reading this thread I realized the issues I´m facing might be of interest to some of you so I decided to start a Work in Progress thread for the first time. Hope you will find it helpful and I get some critical feedback on my thoughts from you, as many things are quite obscure about these ships. Thanks!
Post Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:15 pm
  Post subject:  Re: Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans  Reply with quote
Can't help on this one.
Post Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:42 pm
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This post was supposed to go into the: calling all ship fans/ destroyers and frigates / Calling All IJN Minekaze, Kamikaze, Mutsuki class fans thread.
Post Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:17 pm

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