Well, I have purchased all the 1/700 ships I need to build my two carrier JMSDF Carrier strike Group. Almost finished with the Kaga, having added on the Ski-jump by building it on myself. The JMSDF has the funding to add those ski jumps to both Izumo class...and there is still the potential (depending on what China does) for the Japanese to build another class that can carry 30-36 F-35Bs building either 2 or 4 more.
I added one of those, but am going to build it out as the Izumo and ahve both of those in my grouping.
The Group will included the two carriers, an Akizuki class DDG, a Kongo class AEGIS DDG, an Atago class DDG, a Takanami class DDG, a Soryu clas SS, and the Mashu replenishment ship. I have purchased all of the detail kits with the tiny 1/700 scale railing and sensors as well.
I am finished with the Kaga now.
In order to earn the money for what I bought becaue Mama Bear says that it is necessary...fter all, we are retired now, I ave put together a mega deal on ebay. So, as I say, in order to afford the 1/700 scale Japanese two carrier trike group I am putting together, I am selling a GREAT mega deal on eBay of a 1/350 scale USS Wasp, LHD-1, USS Bunker Hill, CG-52 (a Ticonderoga AEGIS cruiser), the USS Momsen, DDG-92, an Arleigh Burk class AEGIS destroyer, and a LOY of after market detail sets, additional extras (like six 3-D F-35Bs for the Wasp to show their new F-35 fighter squadron that is replacing the Harriers they have had until now, a lighting system, over 200 pre-painted US Navy personnel in 1/350 scale, a complete Detail Up set for the Wasp as well as additional metal photo etch for the other vessels, and a LOT of other parts to allow the buyer to create a museum quality grouping. Right now all of the parts best price on eBay add up to over $550.00, and I am selling it Buy it Now (BIN) for $329.00. So if you are interested, or know of someone who would be, or who would appreciate a GREAT birthday or other gift...take a look:
If you are so inclined, take a look.
You can see my builds of sister ships of all three (The LHD Iwo Jima, the Ticonderoga CG, Mobile Bay, and the Arleigh Burke DDG, USS Lassen) in the following youtube video. The parts and extras I am adding to this deal should allow a modeler who has patience to make an even better build of them.
If you are so inclined, or know someone who might be...feel free to taake a look at the eBay offering and the youtube video.
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