I just happened on this review; I had not seen it when I bought the book two years ago. I agree 100% with steviecee, this is a really good read and an ongoing reference. The sixteen pages of well-done color profiles and some color photos (including an I.M.A.M. Ro-43!) are outstanding. They mostly make me wish for a LOT more 1/700th injected kits of RM ships besides the three BBs available. C'mon Trumpeter, scale down those new cruisers!
I especially liked the who's who chapter. Some of the flag officers (e.g. Bergamini) were names I knew, but others of lower ranks were completely new to me and fascinating.
Highly recommended.
I just happened on this review; I had not seen it when I bought the book two years ago. I agree 100% with steviecee, this is a really good read and an ongoing reference. The sixteen pages of well-done color profiles and some color photos (including an I.M.A.M. Ro-43!) are outstanding. They mostly make me wish for a LOT more 1/700th injected kits of RM ships besides the three BBs available. C'mon Trumpeter, scale down those new cruisers! :big_grin:
I especially liked the who's who chapter. Some of the flag officers (e.g. Bergamini) were names I knew, but others of lower ranks were completely new to me and fascinating.
Highly recommended.