World War II Central: GHQ 1/2400 Naval - Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Skokaku, Zuikaku

It seems that I've been in painting mood lately and I've finished quite a few things... not least of which is these Imperial Japanese Aircraft Carriers. I created some very detailed decals to make these carriers possible, and I'm very pleased with how they've turned out.

Now, bear with me while I flood you with photos...

How would history have been different if all 6 of these guys had been present at Midway?

Akagi - Nagumo's flagship

Kaga

Soryu

Hiryu

Shokaku

Zuikaku

Very clean and sharp lines on the deck. I went with a clean look, but the decks can easily be weathered after the decals are applied.

Kaga and Akagi - big and tall

Hiryu and Soryu - definitely have a smaller and lower profile

Shokaku and Zuikaku - These guys would see plenty of action even though they missed out at Midway.

Here is a good photo for scale

And to further dwarf these ships, look how small they are in comparison to a bottle of Vallejo paint! This is the Hiryu with an Atlanta class CL alongside for comparison.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these photos. Let me know what you think. Would you buy these decals if I set up shop and made them available?

Tanner

12 comments:

fireymonkeyboyApril 5, 2013 at 11:35 AM
How do you keep the deck markings so crisp?
eviltediz43April 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM
10/10, I cried. Anymore plans on painting micronauts?
WWIICentralApril 5, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Fireymonkeyboy - the decks are decals, they really keep themselves crisp as long as you apply them right :)

Eviltediz43 - I cried too... last night my shoulders/back hurt so bad from hunching over to paint ~60 little Zero's :) Yes, I plan to paint LOTS more micronauts. I have all the IJN and USN Carriers and Battleships that GHQ produces and I'm working on slowly buying Cruisers, Destroyers, etc. These little buggers add up and can get expensive.

Tanner
AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Man,
I wish I had a SBD Dauntless right about now.
Great work, as always.
Tell me you didn't take those amazing pictures with a Samsung mobile device. For real? Crazy!
WWIICentralApril 5, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Yes, these photos are taken with my cell phone :) Samsung Galaxy S3.
AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 8:37 AM
The best 1/2400 CVs I have ever seen. I am just awe struck. The precision is beautiful. Wonderful inspiring model making and gorgeous photography of the completed models. Genius. Right I shall stop gushing.

I think you'd have a lot of happy customers if you retailed those decals.

Timmo
R.May 9, 2013 at 6:10 AM
If I rightly understood, decks are self-produced decals, aren't they?
how do you did them? I'd be interested in buying some of them if you will mind to start such businness from your own ;-)

Anyway, I like your models a lot, they really point out each detail on the amazing GHQ models.

very inspiring, thank you for sharing
Rafael
WWIICentralMay 9, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Rafael,

I'm glad you found them, I hope to have an online store up and running in the coming week or two; which should make purchasing the decals easier.

These decals fit GHQ Miniatures perfectly and I think you'll find that you really like them. I have put a lot of effort into making them right. As for price, I would love to offer them for free :) but the costs involved don't allow me to.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Tanner
AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:52 AM
Awesome I want some decals please and ships...

martinkboogie@yahoo.co.uk

Martin
Dave MazierskiJuly 15, 2013 at 3:15 PM
I would buy those decals in a heartbeat!