Duke Maddog had asked to see my Musashi Wreck in the interview forum and it occurred to me that some of you may have at the other site but not here so here goes.
Back in Mar 2015 Mr Paul Allen found and surveyed the IJN Musashi 3000 ft, 1 km below the surface of the Sibuyan Sea. I was able to see some side scan radar images and his expedition video from the ROV he had sent down.
This gave me and idea. I had the 1/350 Yamato shelf queen somewhere, why not convert it into the Musashi? Knowing there were differences between the Yamato and the Musashi didn't pose a problem due to the nature of the build, it's a wreck and the video showed very little so off I went into the garage, Dremel in hand and started. Using mostly side scan sonar images, the video and mostly, a lot of research where I studied the deck layout, cross sectional views, reported bomb and torpedo strikes as well as what the crew was doing during the battle, I came up with this. It started as seeing what I could do and trying new ideas and techniques than anything serious, but it become more serious as the project continued. I added the lighted ROV for interest and my attempt at action.
It is now at the Lexington Museum, I don't know if it's displayed, ever has been or ever will but it's theirs to do as they wish.
Here is the result. My must fun build to date.
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Musashi Wreck
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Boy, those darker photos really give the “you are there” effect!
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Re: Musashi Wreck
Wow...
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Cool!
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Re: Musashi Wreck
That's some deep work, lol. Seriously, very well done. I think you nailed the rough and rusty surfaces of the wreck.
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Thank you guys, It was a fun kit bashing project, coming up with ideas and trying different techniques.
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Wow! That's awesome!
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This is the kind of build that just reaches out and grabs you. Surely makes for some good double takes. Outstanding work Steve.
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Thank you Mike and Mustang
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On my next trip to the Lex I'll give you a report on it. I live here in Corpus.