Japanese Waterline Models Series

AG124 · 12-11-06, 10:02 PM

I built a 1/700 scale Akagi, and found that some parts were very small and delicate as well. I have an unopened Kaga at home as well to be built later. And no, I'm not posting any pictures to show everyone what a crappy job I did.:p Let's just say I did a good job, but not a completely professional one.

zaza · 12-12-06, 09:43 AM

Now in Japan water line series group is
Tamiya, Hasegawa, Aoshima,

They are corporate and making waterline series.

Fujimi was leaved from their group in 90s.
Now Fujimi making their own way.
So we can buy Yamato from Fujimi and Tamiya.

And Pitroad is making their own way.
They make a lot of minor ships.

Now water line series are renewal to new one.
I heard battle ship Fuso will renewal from Aoshima.

I have made IJN escort ship and post here .

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=93961

AG124 · 12-12-06, 10:07 AM

Great job on the escort zaza - a lot better than my carrier anyway.

Yes, it was Fujima, not 'Fuji'.

I am an idiot and forgot their name, as I don't see many of their ships on eBay. The Hosho and Fuso are the only ones I can think of from them at the moment.

As for Pitroad, didn't they make the Soryu and Hiryu at one point? All of the other ones I saw from them are auxiliaries, including a nice looking tanker that sold on eBay for a small fortune.

Some of the series seem to have gone OOP now, but it seems as if there are still a lot available from the official sites of Hasegawa and Tamiya. I have never visited the websites of any of these other companies.

BTW - There are also quite a few waterline series ships from the navies of other countries as well, including the UK, Germany, and the US aren't there?

Sailor Steve · 12-12-06, 12:13 PM

Lots of Germans and Americans and British. I have somebody's Graf Spee in 1/700.

I picked up a collection of early-era turrets and small guns a few years ago. I'm dreaming of someday making a 1/700 scale model of the British pre-Dreadnought battleship HMS Majestic. Probably never get done, but I'm hoping.

AG124 · 12-12-06, 06:22 PM

I've thought about picking up the harbour vessels set by Tamiya, as I want the two Coastal Tankers which are in it. However, I imagine they would be very small. I've also considered buying the Hasegawa Type VIIC and IXC U-Boat kit - it does come with both subs and a sinking freighter right?

12-11-06, 10:02 PM	#1
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Akagi and Kaga I built a 1/700 scale Akagi, and found that some parts were very small and delicate as well. I have an unopened Kaga at home as well to be built later. And no, I'm not posting any pictures to show everyone what a crappy job I did.:p Let's just say I did a good job, but not a completely professional one. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

12-12-06, 09:43 AM	#2
zaza Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sapporo city Hokkaido JAPAN Posts: 118 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Now in Japan water line series group is Tamiya, Hasegawa, Aoshima, They are corporate and making waterline series. Fujimi was leaved from their group in 90s. Now Fujimi making their own way. So we can buy Yamato from Fujimi and Tamiya. And Pitroad is making their own way. They make a lot of minor ships. Now water line series are renewal to new one. I heard battle ship Fuso will renewal from Aoshima. I have made IJN escort ship and post here . http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=93961 __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-12-06, 10:07 AM	#3
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Waterline Ships Great job on the escort zaza - a lot better than my carrier anyway. Yes, it was Fujima, not 'Fuji'. I am an idiot and forgot their name, as I don't see many of their ships on eBay. The Hosho and Fuso are the only ones I can think of from them at the moment. As for Pitroad, didn't they make the Soryu and Hiryu at one point? All of the other ones I saw from them are auxiliaries, including a nice looking tanker that sold on eBay for a small fortune. Some of the series seem to have gone OOP now, but it seems as if there are still a lot available from the official sites of Hasegawa and Tamiya. I have never visited the websites of any of these other companies. BTW - There are also quite a few waterline series ships from the navies of other countries as well, including the UK, Germany, and the US aren't there? __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

12-12-06, 12:13 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Lots of Germans and Americans and British. I have somebody's Graf Spee in 1/700. I picked up a collection of early-era turrets and small guns a few years ago. I'm dreaming of someday making a 1/700 scale model of the British pre-Dreadnought battleship HMS Majestic. Probably never get done, but I'm hoping. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-12-06, 06:22 PM	#5
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Kits to Consider I've thought about picking up the harbour vessels set by Tamiya, as I want the two Coastal Tankers which are in it. However, I imagine they would be very small. I've also considered buying the Hasegawa Type VIIC and IXC U-Boat kit - it does come with both subs and a sinking freighter right? __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

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