RFindley Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This is my representative version of a VNN motorized Yabuta Command Junk, c.1966. It is an extensive modification of the venerable 1/48th Monogram Vietnam Command Junk, kit# PB181. This is also my first model posting to Britmodeller. Command junks normally mounted one .30 cal and one .50 cal machine guns along with a 60mm mortar. All my mods and color scheme are based on photos of wartime Yabutas found on the internet. Most of the work was completed some time ago but I had to shelve the project until I found a decent photo of the screw, rudder and keel. Last item added was the 60mm mortar which I scratch built because I couldn’t find one in 1/48th scale. I was going place sand-bags around it but decided to let it go as is. The only aftermarket parts used were the .30 & .50 cals from Hauler and an M.V. Products lenses for the spotlight. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This is a kit I was not previously aware of. You have made a very nice job of it. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Something you don't see everyday. Nice work on the hull weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Hi Rick, Great job you've done there !! I particularly like the way you have shown the plank weathering Are you going to do a WIP on the X Craft Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Cracking job, something different, well done. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 That,s very unusual and a great build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 That's a very nice and refreshingly different model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFindley Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) ...Are you going to do a WIP on the X Craft Kev I guess I can put up some info on WIP. I would think there is some interest since it is a nice kit and there was an earlier X-Craft WIP which actually inspired me to get the kit. Look for something in the next couple of days.....I am slow on completing kits since my modeling time comes in short bursts. Rick in Virginia A quick check back and I see that it was YOUR X-Craft thread in the WWII discussion forum that got me started Edited December 9, 2015 by RFindley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve86 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice job and something a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nicely done. A kit I didn't know existed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Now that is nice do not know how I missed it first time around like the well worn paint work on the hull. Not one you often see around here great build though Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Interesting kit. Excellent constructed with a nice "used" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I did not even know these boats were armed and the wear and tear on the hull are very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anj4de Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Wow...great job! I did not even know that kit existed untiol I saw on on E-Bay 10min ago...then googled it and found yours! Again...great job. cheers Uwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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