IJAAF and IJNAS....

[fubar57]

I did not know that they fired from underneath as well.

Geo

 

[Lucky13]

Learned that from the UI-13 decals....learn something new everyday!

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Wayne Little]

The gekko is a great kit. got all the versions myself..

Only one built so far though...

 

[Lucky13]

Bl**dy tempted to start of the whole thing with this one Mr. Little, but then again, those early Kaga and Shokaku birds... 8)

 

[Lucky13]

Right....

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Wurger]

Neverending story...

 

[Lucky13]

True my friend!
I'm short a few Polish birds, aren't I young padawan?

 

[rochie]

no Ki-84 ? shame on you young man

 

[Lucky13]

Third from the bottom Red Two, Ki-84 Frank....

 

[rochie]

so it is, apologies old bean, seem to have missed that one !

 

[Lucky13]

Quite alright old chap, have a snifter....

 

[Lucky13]

JI-1 was flown by PO1c Yoichi Takahashi (Pilot), PO Ryozo Narukawa (Observer) and PO2c Nobuo Oku (gunner). At 0530 hrs this IJN cruiser Tone's three-seater Aichi E13A1 'Jake' flew to Lahaina Roads anchorage (off Maui island, 80 miles southwest of Oahu) to survey target area and report on the conditions. At 0735 hrs the crew reported: 'The enemy fleet is not in the Lahaina anchorage'.

JII-1 was flown by PO1c Akira Ito (Pilot), PO Masaaru Fukuoka (Observer) and PO3c Fushanobu Kasamori (gunner). At 0530 hrs this IJN cruiser Chikuma's three-seater Aichi E13A1 'Jake' flew to Pearl Harbor anchorage to survey target area and report on the conditions. At 0645 hrs Chikuma's E13A1 track was picked up by Oahu based US Army mobile radar post at Opana Ridge. At 0735 hrs the Japanese crew reported: 'Enemy formation at anchor, nine battleships, one heavy cruiser, six light cruisers'. The pilot related conditions important to the approaching first wave: 'Wind direction from 80 grad, speed 14m, clearance over enemy fleet 1,700m, cloud density seven.' Then at 0738 hrs radioed, 'The enemy fleet in Pearl Harbor'. Having reported, the pilot swept wide to the south, trying to find the American carriers.



How come, that there isn't a modern 1/48 kit of the Aichi E13 Jake? The only one that I've seen, is the old (70's) Nichimo kit...a real shame if you as me, which I know you will...
Wouldn't mind one of these, as I think it's a rather attractive seaplane! 8)

 

[Lucky13]

Will be interesting how on earth, one will paint this oil tank(?)....

Looks like it'll be a busy cockpit when done.... 8)

 

[Lucky13]

Trying to find the right match for Vallejo Air and found this Mr Color chart....

 

[Lucky13]

.....Gunze Sangyo.

 

[Lucky13]

Also using this....from IPMS Stockholm. Color Reference Charts -* Japan

 

[Lucky13]

Which Vallejo Air, would best suit these different IJNAF and IJAAF shades, camouflage and interiors?
Was thinking of using Gunze Sangyo or Mr Color, but for I've heard, Mr Color is gone and something else popped up after them, also, neither is as I understand it, water based....
So, any and all suggestions are most welcome!

 

[Lucky13]

Shokaku, Pearl Harbor raid, December 7th, 1941.

Is this something, that be confirmed??