Ahoy Shipmates!!!

MSW Crewmember Julian Sallows [Gremlin65] share his thoughts with us on Alliance Model Works WWII IJN Shipboard Catapult Set.

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Thanks!

What type of castapult is represented... like, is it a Kure Type 2 Model 3 or 5 ? What ships of the IJN carried this type of catapult?
Also, I tried Alliance Modelworks website a while back and found it not functioning properly. I checked jut now and nothing changed.
Any other seller of their Items in Europe?

Hallo,

I am in the USA.
All the 1/350 items are available on my site.

http://www.battlefleetmodels1.com/id20.html

Thanks,
Harry

Good morning Darius,
try this link:
http://www.am-works.com/store/
Cove Models ltd. in the UK is listed as European distributor.
I really couldn't tell you if it is the mod 3 or mod 5 catapult; it would appear to be identical to the catapult supplied by Fujimi for the IJN Haruna but the quality of the Alliance Model Works PE set is much better.
regards,
Julian

Hi Brian,
Thanks for the information I was sure it was a Kure 2 but the finesses of which model it was elude me There isn't a lot of photo material of Japanese WW II shipborne catapults online.
There is also a review of the Alliance Model Works ladders and accommodation ladders in the pipeline
regards,
Julian

This is a great review, however, in 1-350 this can also make a great looking diorama, the below photo is in 1-72 and for sale on ebay, also which jogged my memory with this review, its also avalable in 1-350.

I guess while highly detailed parts are much sort after for surface shipping, some tend to forget these also make really good looking dioramas, all being a little on the small side.