IJN Shinshu Maru - (scratch build)

[kubeksus]

Hello everyone,

Recently, I am preparing myself to build the IJN amphibious assault ship Shinshu Maru in 1:200 scale. I have found lots of interesting photos and drawings thanks to Google browser, however, it is still not enough to design the ship accurately. That is why, I would be grateful for any help.

Now, I am designing the hull. In a short while I will be assembling it and I will post few photos.

Below, you have few photos how Shinshu Maru looked like and a few words about the history of the ship (wiki):

Shinshu Maru (神州丸) was a ship of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. She was the world's first landing craft carrier ship to be designed as such, and a pioneer of modern-day amphibious assault ships. During some of her operations, she was known to have used at least two cover names, Fuso Maru, and Ryujo Maru.


Shinshu Maru was a significant advance in amphibious warfare, having incorporated numerous innovative features, and as such she was shrouded in a veil of secrecy throughout her existence. She could carry 29 Daihatsu-class landing craft, 25 Shohatsu-class landing craft and 4 armoured gunboats, to be launched from a floodable well deck.


On 3 January 1945, while returning to Takao after a supply mission to Leyte Island, Shinshu Maru was heavily damaged by a US air attack; after the ship was abandoned she was sunk by the USS Aspro.

Regards from Poland,
Kuba

[Paperwarrior]

I wish you luck on your research and, ultimately, your build.

This is a very interesting subject that warrants attention.

Jeff

[kubeksus]

Thank you Paperwarrior

The frame of the ship is finished. Now I have to print it and check if everything fits well. Will be posting soon.

Regards,
Kuba

[kubeksus]

Finally I have cut out the ribs.


Regards/Pozdrawiam,

Kuba

[jagolden01]

Interesting ship and nice work n the frames.

Joe

[Don Boose]

I'm glad to see that your work on this interesting ship is proceeding. Good precise work on those frames.

Don

[JohnMGD]

Very interesting ship Kuba, keep us informed, will follow this thread for sure !

John.

[kubeksus]

Hi,

Today, I present you the assembled frames. However, I will have to make them one more time since I figured they are to wide (1,2cm so a lot) But photos will give you an idea how it will look when made correctly.

Regards,
Kuba

[Hiob]

Your pictures make me want to make this ship. Will have it make this kit 'public'?
Great work!

[jagolden01]

Nice work on the frames, Kuba.
Too badabout having to do them over.

Joe