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Stressed Surface by Painting on ZERO 1/24

by Alex Hu on June 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

While researching WWII IJN airplane models, I noticed that these airplanes used thin and lightweight aluminum alloy sheets for their skin to reduce weight and extend flight range. Historical photos show that the stress patterns on these [...]

1/72 Aichi Type 99 “Val” Dive Bomber

by Michael Smith on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Next in my trio of 1/72 1941-42 IJN aircraft was an Aichi Type 99 "Val" dive bomber. The kit was the 2011 Dragon/Cyberhobby, which contains markings for seven Pearl Harbor aircraft (two from Akagi). While the kit itself is [...]

IJN Destroyer Yukikaze 1945, Tamiya 1/350

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on March 30, 2024 · in Ships · 11 ≡

Today I would like to upload the IJN destroyer Yukikaze. This is my first 1/350 trial. I used the Tamiya kit as a base and Infini model detail up parts. IJN Yukikaze is famous as a ship that survived the fierce battles of the Pacific War, [...]

Pacific Island Photo Diorama

by Keith on February 4, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

As some of you are aware, I recently got some background/bases from Coastal Kits. This company specializes in making "realistic" backgrounds which are intended to be used for photographs of scale models. With the backgrounds, you [...]

Tora Tora Tora!

by Keith on January 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 47 ≡

This build took roughly a year to complete and features 3 Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft involved in the assault on Pearl Harbor. I discovered this kit from Hasegawa around the fall of 2022 and had a pretty rough time tracking it down. [...]

IJN Battleship Mikasa 1905, Hasegawa 1/700

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on December 2, 2023 · in Ships · 17 ≡

Let me post another IJN ship, but it is much older than previous one. This is IJN battleship Mikasa, the flagship of Russo-Japanese war (1904-1905). She was designed and built by Vickers shipyard in the UK; therefore, it was technically a [...]

IJN Destroyer IKAZUCHI 1942 (Yamashita Hobby, 1/700)

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on November 26, 2023 · in Ships · 13 ≡

Let me post a work of Japanese ship. Her name is Ikazuchi, which means simply "thunder" in a very traditional Japanese way. She was an IJN destroyer, the 23rd of the Fubuki class destroyers. The kit was provided by Yamashita [...]

Airfix Nakajima B5N2 Kate 1/72nd scale

by Felix on November 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Airfix Nakajima B5N2 Kate, 1/72nd scale. I have wanted to do this kit for a long time - this is the Pearl Harbor 75th anniversary edition. Painted with Ammo mig and AK interactive acrylics (i painted the white stripes on the fuselage and [...]

Too late...1/48 Mitsubishi A7M2 Type 11 Reppu "Sam", IJN

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on October 29, 2023 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

And my dad´s naval aviation theme continues. Fine Molds kit oob, only added Eduard PE seatbelts, EZ Line for the antenna wire and plastic rods for the upper wing landing gear indicators. Painted with AK Real Color IJN D1 Deep Green and AK [...]

Last of the Breed...1/48 Mitsubishi A6M8 Type 54, IJN

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on September 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Next Zero by my dad. Hasegawa kit oob, added Eduard seatbelts and EZ Line for the antenna wire. Painted with Gunze H59 IJN Green and Tamiya XF-12 JN Grey. The yellow wing leading edges are painted. Build thread here (link) Last produced [...]