"HNLMS Java in 1/2400" Topic
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| jeeves | 13 Jan 2022 8:50 p.m. PST |
If I wanted a miniature in 1/2400 to represent the HNLMS Java as she was when launched in 1921, would I just use a WW2 model? Thanks in advance. |
| HMS Exeter | 14 Jan 2022 2:18 a.m. PST |
You could, but it would be a bit off. I assume you're looking at the GHQ model. Leaving any aircraft off would be a start, as one source has the AC being added 1926, despite being a planned feature from the start. link Removing the 4 twin AA mounts aft would also help. The main problem would be the flying bridge wings that wrap around the forward funnel. The open bridge deck went through several versions before that large structure was added. Removing and retooling this would be a significant deal. naval-encyclopedia.com Going with a Panzerschiffes model would avoid all this, but would be nowhere near as nice a model as GHQ. Some Shapeways vendors do Java, but none go below 1/1800 scale. |
| HMS Exeter | 14 Jan 2022 3:02 a.m. PST |
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| jeeves | 14 Jan 2022 7:09 a.m. PST |
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| jeeves | 14 Jan 2022 8:23 a.m. PST |
I'm having trouble finding the models mentioned on Shapeways, can someone link them? |
| HMS Exeter | 14 Jan 2022 9:22 a.m. PST |
link link It looks like the 2nd seller does 1/4800 scale, but has no 2400 scale offering. |
| jeeves | 14 Jan 2022 10:21 a.m. PST |
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| jeeves | 14 Jan 2022 10:27 a.m. PST |
HMS Exeter, so these models without the scout planes in your view would look pretty much like the ship as it was when launched? |
| HMS Exeter | 14 Jan 2022 1:19 p.m. PST |
The flying bridge wings were a later addition and a pretty big tell. If you want "as launched" they'd have to go. |
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