warreni Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) But it is bound to be wrong and unbuildable.. But something that is buildable.. This arrived in the mail on Thursday.. Aoshima's 1/350 IJN Kongo Limited Edition. Looks ovely and no casemate issues like the Fujimi version. Cheers Warren Edited January 16, 2015 by Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Is she a sister ship of Haruna? If so, then we've just received a lovely Kagero plans book from Casemate UK which we will be reviewing soon. Don't forget that Casemate UK is offering 20% off all their books until the end of January. There are some great Kagero 3D and plans books there. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Is she a sister ship of Haruna? If so, then we've just received a lovely Kagero plans book from Casemate UK which we will be reviewing soon. Don't forget that Casemate UK is offering 20% off all their books until the end of January. There are some great Kagero 3D and plans books there. Mike Kongo was the lead ship of the class and looked very much like HMS Tiger when built. She was built in the UK, off the top of my head by Vickers at Barrow. The rest of the class consisted of Haruna, Kirishima and Hiei, which were built in Japan with help from Vickers. All four were massively rebuilt in the 1930's, with new superstructures, powerplants, AA armament etc and looked much like the box artwork. By 1944 they had an extra pair of twin 5 inch guns, a lot more light AA and radar. thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I've got the original Aoshima Kongo, and Kirishima along with the Fujimi Haruna. The one ship I'm looking forward to us the Fujimi Kaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 New 1/700 Ark Royal 1941 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10289518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The model is out and the jury says not any better than Revell or do you mean the photo etch for it by the same company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I posted it so people could view the plans of the model and get some idea of what the model looked like. I don't know anything about the quality or how accurate the mouldings are. Also, I didn't realise there was an etched set by the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I posted it so people could view the plans of the model and get some idea of what the model looked like. I don't know anything about the quality or how accurate the mouldings are. Also, I didn't realise there was an etched set by the same company. I built the Revell Ark some years ago with various WEM and GMM bits. I vowed I'd never do that again so I for one am happy to see an alternative. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mine should be on the way soon. As soon as I get the confirmation it's on it's way, I'll order the etch. That way I'll avoid any nasty import etc charges. thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Flyhawk have followed up on their WW1 Battlecruisers with a WW2 British Dido class HMS Naiad. The plastic parts look superb ! http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/pd5b2sv4cbe3rfmje10q.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Ah its a pity I have 2 wem didos built, though I could do with a Black Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That looks lovely, still would like one in 1:350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 There's some very nice modeller-friendly stuff there - I love the two-pronged sprue attachments for the floats, so that you don't have to recreate the notches after removing them. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What is that happening on forward and aft superstructures half way up the door hatches? I see it on pics of the class but think its over done here looks like a step in the pics I thought cabling be then not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What is that happening on forward and aft superstructures half way up the door hatches? I see it on pics of the class but think its over done here looks like a step in the pics I thought cabling be then not Isn't it a handrail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) No waterline option? thanks Mike Scratch that question, I see a waterline plate. This is excellent news, finally the model companies are seeing the light that is the Royal Navy! Edited February 3, 2015 by Mikemx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Ah its a pity I have 2 wem didos built, though I could do with a Black Prince Wouldn't Black Prince need quite a bit of modification, it being in the second batch that were redesigned for 4 twin turrets? That said I bet if you're patient enough and build some of your stash, a Bellona class model might surface sometime. Lets face it, go back 3 or 4 years and no one would believe within the space of a year or so, we'd have plastic models in 1/700 of all 5 Queen Elizabeth's, a new Ark Royal, 2 versions of HMS Belfast and now a Dido! While I'm waiting for more new stuff, I still have my Hood, Duke of York (Tamiya POW base kit), Rodney, Zulu, Huron, Badsworth, Starling, Winchester, Scorpion, Kelly, Malaya, Warspite, Searcher and Royal Sovereign to do, so I know I've got plenty to do while waiting! thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Excellent - I'm looking forward to this one. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just noticed this from Nuremburg, I thought it was a repop of the old Matchbox tool, but look at the scale! http://data4.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt9/revell/images/revell_62_of_94.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yep, it's an all new tooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I understand that it is not due out until October though (he says impatiently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Atlantic Models 1/350 Leander class frigate HMS Cleopatra will hopefully be available at the weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 When is Peter ever going to release Ark IV? I saw his gorgeous 1/350th rendition and I thought...'By Jove that's the best looking goer I've ever seen'! But, April Fool's apart, I understand it is such an iconic ship that Peter just wants to get it right. I for one, will never blame him for his fastidiousness. Roll on a 1/700 Aoshima conversion I'm doing, but I'm just dying for a late Ark IV in 1/350th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think a 1:350 Ark IV in resin would cost an arm and a leg, plus a kidney or two, so it isn't going to happen. BUt we may be seeing an Ark III in 1:350 from Trumpeter if the latest aircraft sets are anything to go by. The only other company that might do it are Merit, so start badgering them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 When is Peter ever going to release Ark IV? I saw his gorgeous 1/350th rendition and I thought...'By Jove that's the best looking goer I've ever seen'! But, April Fool's apart, I understand it is such an iconic ship that Peter just wants to get it right. I for one, will never blame him for his fastidiousness. A few months ago I had some correspondence with Pete about the possibility of doing HMS Fearless or Intrepid in 1/350, I thought it might be a possibility as they're about the same length as the County class that he's already done. Pete pointed out to me that as the hull and superstructures are much bulkier, the amount of resin required compared to the Counties is substantial, and the selling price would be astronomically high and commercially unviable, as the Ark would be bigger again I think you can say this is a no-hoper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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