Huddersfield 2016 The "new" venue

Τhe world famous Prof. Nemisis Goosehabit was kind enough to give us permission to feature photos of Japanese aircraft models from the modelling show that took place at Huddersfield, UK, on February 21, 2016.

DO NOT DARE to forget to visit his blog, HERE, for more photos from the show!

 

Mitsubishi A6M2-K in 1/144

It's always nice to see models inspired by the work we have presented in our publications. Just this morning I stumbled upon a lovely Mitsubishi A6M2-K Trainer "Rensen" in 1/144 that a modeller was selling on the Japanese Ebay.

 

 

 

 

 

The modeller also included a scan of the artwork and caption he based his model on. No credit is given (as expected) but I couldn't fail to notice it was from issue #6 of our magazine released back in 2007, almost 10 years ago. The fantastic profile was done by Mark Rolfe. 

 

The Luigi Scarano Collection Pt. 8

A few photos of the Ki-100 (111 Sentai) I just finished. Hasegawa 1/48, cockpit Aires, decals Lifelike. I hope you like it.

- Luigi Scarano -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check here the other models of the Luigi Scarano Collection: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Nakajima Ki-4 by Ryszard Holak

Army Type 94 Reconnaissance aircraft or Nakajima Ki-4
CHOROSZY MODELBUD, 1:48.
Ryszard Holak - Kraków - POLAND

 

 

Kawasaki Ki-48 "Lily" - 8th Sentai - video

Another part of the video posted on February 1st, features Kawasaki Ki-48 "Lily" belonging to the 8th Sentai during a bombing operation. On November 29, 1943 nine aircraft of the 8th Sentai together with 28 fighter aircraft gathered over Meiktila in Burma and bombed enemy forces gathered in "Akora" airfield (the Japanese name. Could not pinpoint the allied name of this airfield. Maybe Chittagong). The escort fighters were engaged in air battles with Hurricanes shooting down three enemy aircraft. On the way back to the base the bombers of the 8th were jumped by enemy fighters losing one aircraft.

 

 

HERE is a link to the video. Click and let me know if you can see it.

There are a number of very interesting aircraft on the video starting with a Kawasaki Ki-45 "Toryu".

 

There are three Ki-48s taking off in succession displaying very interesting camouflage and tail markings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mitsubishi A6M5 "Zero" RC video

A Mitsubishi A6M5 "Zero" built by Izumo RC Club flown on July 12, 2009. Engine is a MOKI 5 cylinder 250cc. Video from here.

 

 

North Front 1943 - video

First part of an NHK clip dated December 7, 1943. This ones features IJNAF units stationed probably on Sakhalin or Paramushir island.

The narrator says:

"After our units perished in a honorable way on the island of Attu and the enemy has moved on to Kiska, we are waiting the enemy bombers to arrive over the Japanese mainland. Our front bases are hit by bad weather, snow and rough seas. Our Sea Eagles protect the front even if there are so strong and cold wings the engines freeze. The crew members play with their pets, a dog and a captured wild fox, on the frozen airfield. Although the battles in the Southern areas go favorably, our soldiers of the north are waiting daily for the enemy to arrive, taking off on patrols."

 

Although the unit tail markings are not visible check our other posting here. Personally I've never seen even one diorama featuring Zeros or Bettys in snow which is a pitty as it would be quite unusual and interesting.

 

  

Collector's Items

Vintage and extremely rare kits recently on sale on the Japanese Ebay.
Do you have any information about them?

 

Aoshima, Kawanishi E15K "Saiun", 1:72
First time I see this box of this terrible kit. 

Fujimi Nakajima Ki-44 "Shoki", 1:70

Fujimi, Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 54, 1:70

Marusan, Yokosuka D4Y "Suisei", 1:100 

Marusan, Mitsubishi A6M5, 1:35

Kosho, Mitsubishi A6M3, ?
Balsa with some vac parts

Otaki, Mitsubishi J2M "Raiden", 1:72

Sankyo, Nakajima Ki-43 "Hayabusa", 1:150

Sankyo, Kyushu J7W "Shinden", 1:150

More Sankyo Peanuts kits.

Sanwa, Mitsubishi A6M3, 1:100?