Calling all IJN Carrier fans (class comparisons)

[Dan K]

I built the new Aoshima version. I didn't think it was laughable, in fact, I thought it pretty good.

[Atma]

You will definitely agree with me when you will compared to the new IJN Hiryu.
The new Fujimi releases(Including IJN Hosho 1939 and the IJN Seaplane Carrier Sagaramaru, wich is actually the first release from this new team) is the first wave of a new team for the 1/700 started by Fujimi.

[Dan K]

Did the Sagara Maru team correct the main deck (should be metal, not wood) or freeboard (short by 2mm) errors?

[D-Boy]

I am planning on building the old Fujimi Hosho, and was wondering, when the ship still had the bridge on the flight deck, were there doors somewhere on the structure itself? Or a ladder to the top? I've looked for decent pictures, but can't find any. Also, Lars' build from way back is a great reference, and will be used to help update things, along with the ne-03 pit-road weapons set.


~Chris

See my new release "Hosho - 1939" review in the "Review" section of this forum. Bridge was only present from 1923 commissioning through mid-1924, apparently.

Notably, Fujimi's new circa 1939 kit does not have the parts that would allow you build the circa 1923-1924 version, missing the bridge and crane. Flight deck is also different: shorter, wider, and without the downward canting at the bow that denotes the 1923-1924 build.

Hobby Link Japan posted news of a Fujimi 1941 Hosho kit, to be released in November, so perhaps there is hope for a new mold of 1924 or other variations.

Hull of the new Fujimi kit is much more detailed than the old 1999 release. Notably, however, it is 1/8 inch shorter than the 1999 release, and so you'd have to make flight deck length adjustments among others to kitbash the 2011 and 1999 kits for a circa-1924 build.

[Atma]

The Pit Road's IJN Unryu is been re-released as it seems by this link:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10162087

Those kits was rare nowdays, IJN Unryu and IJN Katsuragi(Did Pit Road also released the IJN Amagi as well), and all I knew about those kits is that where far better than the old Aoshima kits.
So any reviews/comments ? Anyone build one of those ?
Thanks in advance.

[Dan K]

Interesting. I wonder if it will be an "improved" version, like their Maya kit, "improved being a relative term (not).

They did release an Amagi. I have the Unryu and Katsuragi sitting in the closet. They certainly look improved over the the original Aoshima kit but, I know Martin Quinn is not happy with his build. Marty, care to elaborate?

[Mike W]

Dan

Have you found anything else out about Hosho's AA fit between 1939-42. I still think the kit has too many 25mm AA for 1939, so I'm trying to determine which year is actually correct for this kit.

thanks
Mike

[Dan K]

I'm so sorry, Mike, I thought I had posted a response. Got distracted.

I can't give you a proper answer. The most recent reference that I have is the new Model Graphix volume on IJN CVs but, it's all in Japanese (of course) and, there's no easily discernable information, such as a table listing of fits. It's all text.

I'll keep trying, though.

[Mike W]

No worries Dan, I'll wait and see what you can come up with. It would be nice to know if the kit is correct and for what year!

thanks
Mike

[Brian K]

Does anyone know what year the new 1/700 Fujimi Hiryu will represent? Hopefully 1941?

[Timmy C]

Would a pic of the model help? http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10160875a/20/1

[ceefood]

anyone know if there is any plan to release a 1/350 Shinano - would love one to go with my 1/350 Yamato

[Dan K]

The only difference between a very late 1941 and mid 1942 version is the additon of the red hinomaru circle on the flight deck.

[Atma]

A 1/350 IJN Shinano ? Hmm.
Not till the new IJN Yamato will be out.. here , are some news for you.

[ceefood]

posted this on Yamato thread but since it was relevant here I posted it here as well

just bought
Musashi x2 going to convert one to as built & the other to a 1/350 Shinano though that part will be wayyyyy down track & use the spares to build my as built version eg. 6" turrets
Mogami x1 with cannons (to go with my carrier version I recently bought)
plus 288 Tamiya crew figures

[Atma]

Who is interested in a 1/350 IJN Shinano ?

[MartinJQuinn]

They did release an Amagi. I have the Unryu and Katsuragi sitting in the closet. They certainly look improved over the the original Aoshima kit but, I know Martin Quinn is not happy with his build. Marty, care to elaborate?

Hmmm....just noticed this!

Mediocre fit, sink holes, flash, mold lines. Shall I go on?

[Dan K]

I'm sure there's interest.

[Atma]

Pictures of the new IJN Hosho 1942 from the Hobby Seach site, plus the full hull IJN Taiho and IJN Shokaku in 1/700:




And the new IJN Hiryu in 1/700:


And in 1/350, lovely model !:




Enjoy !

[Atma]

And a video posted by Hobby Link Japan, wich include the new IJN Hiryu by Fujimi:
http://www.hobbylink.tv/show-report-fujimi
Enjoy !