Calling all IJN Kuma-class (球磨), Nagara-class (長良) & Sendai-class (川内) fans

[Mike W]

I hope they do re-release it soon - I found one on ebay but its going to cost around �35 (about $55-60 ish) - which is twice what it would cost to get the 1933 version - might dig my Jintsu out and compare to the drawings and pics people have posted on here.

thanks
Mike

[Dan K]

I have the Aoshima Jintsu 1942 kit, unbuilt. While I have not gone over it with a fine tooth comb, it certainly appears correct.

Naka has an reference advantage given the 1942 photos that are available but, they can also serve for most details for Jintsu, IMHO.

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[Dan K]

Hmm, no images

[Mike W]

So it's not just me then Dan! Thought it might be my really slow work computer but its the same on my much newer home comp! lol

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IJN KITAKAMI

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[valkyriepm]

Hi! I�m looking for linedrawings to detail Jintsu 1942 from Fujimi. Even when Aoshima new kit is accurate, this is the first waterline model I buyed (not the first to build) and I think is not that bad. I need detail specially on the crane, since I see a square one in some sources and others looks similar to the Naka. Any info will help. Thank you guys.

Martin

[peppe]

in model art waterline special #29 (2008 autumn) it is a very detailed history on 5500 t ijn cruisers and it is a article on how to detail the model of jintsu in 1:700 with foto. i have this issue, if you want a scan send a pm.
is is also a history of the class sendai with foto and sketch in scale 1:700
ciao peppe

[Dan K]

Per Lacroix and Wells, during the 1933-34 refits, Sendai gained a pole derrick, Jintsu and Naka gained a built up (girder) type derrick. Carried thru to her loss.

[Atma]

Able, in your photos is that a 4 turret Improved Agano class ? Can we have more pictures of it please ?Actually we need more photos of your Oyodo, Yubari and Furutaka/Kako, they look amazing:) Good job !

[Dan K]

Yeah, those what-ifs are very nice. You should post in the gallery

[Felix B.]

I have a question for all the experts out there. I have the Aoshima 1/350 scale Nagara kit and I was wondering if the Tom's Modelworks IJN Light & Heavy Cruiser details set http://www.tomsmodelworks.com/catalog/p ... cts_id=439 has the correct catapult and crane for this ship.

Also any recommendations on references to help build and detail this model?

Thanks,
Felix Bustelo

[Dan K]

I have the kit in the box, but only the Aoshima PE fret that is designed for it. The kit looks like a straight forward build. The Tom's fret looks like an enlargement of the 1/700 version; not bad.

I think the Model Art Special #28 or 29 (see prior page) is a pretty good reference for the CLs.

[Dan K]

There aren't any good photos of her in wartime. This 1937 shot is close to her 1942 fit, save for changes to her foremast and searchlights, IIRC.

[Felix B.]

Hi Dan,

If I cannot get a hold of that Aoshima fret I was hoping the Tom's would be plan B - so it has the correct catapult and crane for Nagara?

Thanks,
Felix

[D-Boy]

Hi Dan,

If I cannot get a hold of that Aoshima fret I was hoping the Tom's would be plan B - so it has the correct catapult and crane for Nagara?

Thanks,
Felix

~ $20 US + $5 shipping from Hobby Link Japan. On backorder there, according to website, but I've been getting very quick service on backorders from them recently, far shorter than the 4-6 weeks posted.

http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS04361

[Dan K]

I think it's correct, Felix. Certainly, the crane boom is a gantry type latticework, and the catapult a Kure type 5 so, it should be good.