large scale Akagi ?

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Seems I remember someone like Tamiya or Hasegawa doing a large scale model of the Akagiback in the 70’s. Anyone remember? If it was 1:350 where can I get one? I know Nichimo did a 200 scale Yamato and there were some large Japanese destroyers built as well

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Hasegawa puts out a 1/450 scale Akagi. That’s the only large size I have ever seen of it. This is another ship I too would like to see in 1/350 scale. Try www.pacificfront.com or the navalbasehobbies.com. I don’t think I can help you much more than this since I live in Singapore.

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Be patient folks, you’ll probably have an Akagi in 1/350 by mid-late 2004, in plastic, and affordable.

Jeff Herne
Modelwarships.com

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If you are interested in the Akagi, be sure to check out the photos in Fine Scale Modeler of Don Preul’s 1/96 Akagi, made in cooperation with a couple of other modelers, if I recall correctly. I also have some shots of that model on my website, Warship Models Underway.

Kurt

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i have a 350 scale zuikaku, and if they going to have a 300 scale akagi or kaga that would be nice, what do you think the average prices would be, the zuikaku i bought was around 70$.

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I am currently building the 1/450 Akagi by Hasegawa. I have had the kit for many years, but after a visit to Pearl Harbor in February and seeing a 1/96 model of the Akagi I was inspired to begin my kit. Problem is that I am unsure of an accurate deck color and did not get photos of the 1/96 masterpiece. Can anyone assist me in my search to get an accurate wood deck color? Hopefully something close to an FS number? I usually work with Model Master paints and would like to stick with them if possible. All assistance appreciated
John Luther

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I have the same Akagi too,not yet built. I think Hasegawa re-issued it last year. I see one recently in my local hobby shop. Do you know which company will issue a 1/350 scale?

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OK the ship I remember ws 450 scale. Nice to har about n expected 350 sscale Akagi. I would like to hear about the 350 scale Zuikaku? When? By whom? and How much? From what I read it’s out for around $70.