Can anyone recommend a good source for researching the colors of Japanese warships in WW II? I just got the new Aoshima 1/350 Atago and look forward to the build. (I also have a Nichimo 1/200 Akizuki DD I want to build some time down the road.) Any help would be appreciated.
John Bardwell
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Japanese warship colors
johnb593
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 06:09 AM UTC
grayghost666
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 09:08 AM UTC
hello John,
try at whiteensign,com.they have the best info for all things ships.
cheers,
Bruce
try at whiteensign,com.they have the best info for all things ships.
cheers,
Bruce
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Can anyone recommend a good source for researching the colors of Japanese warships in WW II? I just got the new Aoshima 1/350 Atago and look forward to the build. (I also have a Nichimo 1/200 Akizuki DD I want to build some time down the road.) Any help would be appreciated.
John Bardwell
Ahoy, John, Welcome to Modelshipwrights mate!
WWII IJN fan eh? Well, my friend this is the year for you, as there have been some banner releases from most manufacturers in thie subject area...there are many great IJN research sites, here's a couple of my faves:
Click here
And here
Good luck with your builds, mate, please keep us posted on your progress!
Cheers,
~Gunny
johnb593
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:11 PM UTC
Thanks Bruce, I'll check it out.
John
John
johnb593
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:12 PM UTC
Hi Gunny and thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
John
John
JMartine
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:20 PM UTC
Great links Gunny, thanks!
Here are a couple more I found while researching IJN/IJA float plane colors and such...
Japanese paint equivalents
http://www.j-aircraft.com/misc/PAINT.HTM
Color names in Japanese
http://www.hlj.com/~tanoue/HLJ/colorname.html
This one has a lot of info and PICS
http://www.bosamar.com/ijnforces/atago.html
then I bumped into THIS, check the pics!
http://www.acepilots.com/ships/atago.html
Dont forget to post WIP pics! Cheers
Here are a couple more I found while researching IJN/IJA float plane colors and such...
Japanese paint equivalents
http://www.j-aircraft.com/misc/PAINT.HTM
Color names in Japanese
http://www.hlj.com/~tanoue/HLJ/colorname.html
This one has a lot of info and PICS
http://www.bosamar.com/ijnforces/atago.html
then I bumped into THIS, check the pics!
http://www.acepilots.com/ships/atago.html
Dont forget to post WIP pics! Cheers
grayghost666
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 01:42 PM UTC
hello John,
i messed up,white ensign has the best paint for IJN ships they also carry some of the best PE kits for IJN ships.also toms model works for PE sets,which i think is the same level as white ensign sets.
sorry i thought you wanted paint,not color charts.
cheers,
Bruce
i messed up,white ensign has the best paint for IJN ships they also carry some of the best PE kits for IJN ships.also toms model works for PE sets,which i think is the same level as white ensign sets.
sorry i thought you wanted paint,not color charts.
cheers,
Bruce
dlgn25
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 05:51 AM UTC
Don't forget that I've compiled a booklet showing which gray a particular ship wore at any given time, covering most of the ships of the Japanese fleet. You'll find it available on our website.
gator
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:12 AM UTC
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Don't forget that I've compiled a booklet showing which gray a particular ship wore at any given time, covering most of the ships of the Japanese fleet. You'll find it available on our website.
I have this book and it is a great work bench reference.
Kenny
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 09:00 AM UTC
Yes indeed! I did get one and it is great info. Goes great with the White Ensign paints.
gator
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 01:22 PM UTC
John,
HIJMS Atago
In March 1932, Dec 1942 and June 1944, she was painted in Kure Gray
In Oct 1939, she was Maizuru Gray
In May 1942 and August 1943, she was Yokosuka Gray
HIJMS Akizuki
When launched in June 1942, she was Maizuru Gray and in
Dec 1942, she was Yokosuka Gray
Kenny
HIJMS Atago
In March 1932, Dec 1942 and June 1944, she was painted in Kure Gray
In Oct 1939, she was Maizuru Gray
In May 1942 and August 1943, she was Yokosuka Gray
HIJMS Akizuki
When launched in June 1942, she was Maizuru Gray and in
Dec 1942, she was Yokosuka Gray
Kenny
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