Making Japanese Surrender on the USS Missouri Diorama

[@studioblueocean4590]

I finally finished it after a year of project. Because of this, my video posting cycle was long. It's been a very, very long journey. Almost1500 figures and various self-produced detail-up parts were applied parts. This amount of work was a challenge for me, but I'm very happy to finish it successfully.I ask for your support and love to maintain my activities. Then I promise to continue to show you great quality works. Thank you for watching my video.

[@Forward.the.blue.brigade]

that is amazing.

[@ep9415]

Could be better

[@realn_c]

I nearly attempted making this in 1/700 a few months ago but decided there were just way too many sailors on deck for me to find it enjoyable. I'm glad you were braver than me and decided to make this! Absolutely stunning work, as usual!

[@simonz28]

i have had the pleasure of seeing some incredible dioramas in my time , but nothing like this , this is on a whole new level , congratulations on an astounding work and thank you for the detailed video , it truly shows the level of workmanship that went into this unbelievably detailed project . absolutely amazing job

[@junglelands9119]

Wow, I build the Bismarck in 1/200. So I know it's a long hard journey. Your work is just beautiful. A true modeller, bloody fantastic mate. A+++++

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day 'S.B.O.', I'm 68 years old; modelling aircraft kits; off and on since age 10. I served in the RAAF so I've concentrated on aircraft. For over 15 years I've been a military historian and, to me, what you've so excellently modelled here is one of the true defining moments of the 20th Century. About 2 years ago I purchased a 1/350 scale kit of the 'Mighty Mo'. It is still in my 'stash'. After seeing your beautifully shot and edited video, I've decided to put that kit up for sale, or I'll give it away to a friend. There's no way I could work through such a big build, on an unfamiliar type of kit, without the certain knowledge I'll never ever come anywhere close to the true work of military art you've created with this, greatly enhanced, 1/200 kit. Your meticulous attention to detail and scale accuracy is gobsmackingly brilliant. I started to watch your video because, for many years, I've been studying one of the participants in that ceremony, Australian General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey who was standing in the front row of national representatives. Blamey was standing behind and just about level with MacArthur's left shoulder, as he stood at the microphone. General Blamey signed the Surrender document on behalf of Australia. It was Blamey who pointed out to the USN 'Document Adjutant' who organised the signees, that one of the representatives had signed on the wrong line. This was typical of Blamey who had been a school teacher in his early 20s and who, even as a General, was a stickler for minute detail; a bit like yourself with your modelling. General Blamey later became Australia's first and only Field Marshal and that, plus his unique life and career was why I've studied him in great detail. As I watched the start of your build and saw you taking the trouble of creating and laying down 'weld marks' on the ship's hull, I knew this was going to be an extra special project. I stayed, transfixed, on my large screen, taking in every second of your outstanding video. For most of the time I watched as my jaw hung open in amazement. I almost had a tear in my eyes by the end. You not only captured the immense importance of this historic event; you stirred within me pure awe that the 'hobby' of scale modelling can be transformed into art. Pardon me but I don't know your name; I'd not seen one of your builds before, I'm guessing you're only about 30 years old, yet in my opinion you are at the same creative level as the world famous aircraft 'scratch modeller', Guillermo Rojas-Bazan, an Argentine who works in sheet metal. Granted, you don't scratch build but you come awfully close. Guillermo began with kits and only scratch built because there was no kit for a Martin B-10 bomber available at the time. I'm certain if you simply couldn't find a kit for a vessel you really wanted to model; you'd be able to scratch build it. You have the skills and the creativity. Thank you so very much, 'S.B.O.' you have shown this 'old dog' that he might be able to learn some new tricks. Due to my poor eyesight and 'stubby' fingers, I gave away 1/72 kits a long time ago. I concentrate on 1/32, 1/24 and larger kits. This means I can try out your 'high-detail' techniques. I'll never be at your level but, thanks to you, I hope to make my models more realistic and more worthwhile to me. I'm also grateful to you as I'm sure I'll derive even more pleasure from our wonderful hobby that, as you've shown, can be truly regarded as art. Cheers, and all the very best to you. Bill H. Tasmania, Australia. P.S. Of course, I've subscribed and 'rang the bell' !

[@malaudisa]

Incredible modelling, that belongs in a museum!

[@DavidChow-n4x]

I agreed!👍

[@jamesalexander5623]

I was going to say just that!

[@ChanceKearns]

Definitely. It would be a nice visual aid for a guided tour with those audio players

[@andrewwalker-green3527]

Agreed

[@atticussanders7394]

So do you Dr. Jones-

[@jaymacwing]

Magnificent modeling. I bow to your skill and patience. My uncle was there. He pointed himself out to me in a photo of the event when I was a kid, so Irwin Schmuckler is represented by one of the figures on your diorama. I built him a 1/200 scale model of the Big Mo from a wooden Sterling Models kit (now long out of production). Of course, my model was crude, partially because it was made of wood, and partially because I was 13 in 1966 when I assembled it. If Uncle were alive today, I'd show him your video of your masterpiece. I have the document Uncle received attesting he witnessed MacArthur and Shigemitsu signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender. The model I built for him and the Document of Witness were two of his most prized possessions. My cousin now owns the model.

[@coreytaylor5386]

the level of detail is insane, the soldiers alone had to have taken nearly a hundred hours to paint alone

[@Jesusisking2785]

Its odd that they don't have a diorama of this in a museum it is a pivotal event in our history and world history my grandfather was there so thank you for doing this reminds me of him and the stories he would tell

[@xczechr]

*sailors

[@Jesusisking2785]

There where soldiers there. Marines or Grunts, Army or soldiers, and Navy or Sailors

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@Jesusisking2785 - This is true; like those old songs said, "EVERYBODY was there." MacArthur even made sure that his old, emaciated and yet proud in his uniform, deputy, who'd had to surrender the Phillipines, General Wainwright, was there - to glare at the Japanese diplomats and military men. The US and their Allies made the Surrender Ceremony a Show of Force; there were hordes of ships(with gun-turrets waving hopefully), and there were also Fly-overs of Military aircraft(there was even a force of B-29s, so that "them Japs" would get the message.)

[@deadnchillin4045]

Just spray all them at the same time, white. Then, collar black. Paint skin. Smile and fast.

[@georgemacgregor5437]

I have been building models for over 50 years and it is such a pleasure to watch you work. I am never too old to learn so keep posting those video's. Thank you.

[@robertesplin8875]

Unbelievable - the commitment; time; and, most importantly, skill, are second to none. Truly amazing.

[@kevinlarson4519]

This is work at the highest level of the craft, thank you for your passion and sharing it with all of us.

[@dirkholthaus2231]

Wow the craftsmanship that went into this model is nothing short of incredibly stunning .

[@2144e]

This is amazing it should have an exhibit to be able to walk around

[@m.o.g2549]

I really dont have words to describe this piece of art. In the last part of the video, when the final result is showed, i really could feel the exact moment you reflect in this model. Congratulations for all the hours and the time to work on it and to show us.

[@jeanwookchoi]

This masterpiece should be displayed in the museum for our next generations.

[@braindead2813]

The next generation of American men are too busy exploring each other's bodies with their tongues.

[@user-do2hk2vt9q]

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, violation of the Hague Convention, massacred civilians, and concealment of the signing of the treaty

[@АннаЯ-п3ц]

😊😊😊😊😊😊 17:17

[@jimk8592]

I'm just speechless at the amount of detail and effort you have put! Can't imagine how much patience such a project has!

[@fcan222]

Truly a masterpiece...belongs in a museum.

[@Takao1078]

Masterpiece......

[@vagitarian68419]

Surreal. Amazing.

[@uaung-vb5ll]

ဒါကစစ်သင်ဘော လေယဥ်တင်သငဘောပြုလုပ့ပြပါ

[@uaung-vb5ll]

ဦးမြင်အောင်

[@Goldengalaxy91]

🥃🧔🏻‍♂️ yes indeed

[@finch45lear]

One of a kind.

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

I used to be neighbors with one of the crew members from the Missouri. He unfortunately died before I found out but he was there to watch the surrender.

[@madhatterstudios966]

I wish there was a "more than just like" button. Seriously - that is insanely amazing and should be in a museum. I can't even comprehend how long it would have taken to paint all those figures let alone everything else. Brilliant work and well worth the time spent

[@douglasdtlltd]

you can give them a donation with the thanks button. :)

[@fabiomellofontes8157]

Me senti humilhado!

[@vrod665]

Absolutely amazing!!! One of the best hours on KZbin in recent memory.

[@SwiftOnSports]

The level of meticulous detail is unrivaled! Truly incredile, and a beautiful homage to a profound moment in history.

[@CaptKak1954]

This is the best model ever, holy shit

[@bomomorses]

This is beyond amazing, the work put in always ends up showing out plus giving us an hour worth of some of the best entertainment and teaching, great work as always

[@BuggsOgden]

Wow!! I've been building models for most of my life, but never anything close to this in detail and skill in a plastic model. And as some have mentioned, it captures the USS Missouri in what has to be it's proudest moment. Fantastic!

[@white_ghost2002]

I have never seen anything more jewelry in my life ... this is a masterpiece!)))

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

I could hold back no longer, the attention to detail brought me to tears.

[@martinswanson3092]

Magnificent! One of the greatest builds I've ever seen.

[@shoe2241]

my gosh, what a job!!! GREAT WORK !!!!

[@Commander_Kev]

Hi Studio Blue Ocean!I built this Model too but with no extra stuff,i mean extra metal parts.I took 120 figures 1:200 from Trumpeter on my ship and a little bit rigging.Wonderfull Ship!

[@CaptainDanger-]

I believe the word you are looking for is Photo etch parts :))

[@mpierceallable]

I can truly say I did not want that video to end!! Outstanding work!!

[@bobholmstrom786]

I am at a loss for words. This left a lump in my throat. The most prolific rendition of this historic day in world history. Truly remarkable and awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing a year of your exhausting and stunning work.

[@MrPnance26]

I can tell you that according to my dad, BM1 on the USS Boston, which was part of the invasion fleet, the deck was overflowing outside on the orderly divisions from the Missouri. He says that if the camera had had a wider lens, you would have seen him hanging over the deck railing to catch a glimpse of the signing.

[@jonsanford2539]

I can't even begin to imagine the amount of patience, dexterity, and steady handiness this would take. You are amazing. You must be a brain surgeon in your spare time. Great job

[@SonySytleJapan]

まさに歴史の瞬間を切り取ったような…長丁場大変お疲れ様でした。

[@abacero2009]

A masterpiece! The level of detail is far beyond regular model making. Every single detail beyond the actual model is outstanding. Taking the time, the effort, the patience, the skill to care of every single detail from the ship, the crew, the ceremony... all is absolutely amazing. Congratulations on a wonderful job!

[@Chartdoc62]

Can't find adequate words - stunning, amazing, incredible, gorgeous, phenomenal all seem to fall short in describing this true labour of love. Thank you for sharing!

[@sherman4195]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE!! From the detail work to the weathering - incredible modeling mastery at its finest!

[@TheShelby416]

I am blown away of the scale and detail. That model should be on display at a Museum so people can view that work of art.👌

[@sargeinamerica]

What’s amazing to me is visiting these Ships and seeing everything that went into building them. Every rivet, clamp and bolt. The miles of wire and chain. I could spend hours on one deck. I live in Massachusetts and I have visited the Battle ship Massachusetts every year for the past 35 years. I even slept on board as a Boy Scout. I am 54 now and hope that these floating Museums will always be there. Your attention to detail is just incredible. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@brigdonbishop3095]

That is some amazing modelling, the detail is astounding! I would love to see a similar video, but with the HMS Hood, either an interwar showing the flag or a diorama of the Battle of the Denmark Strait.

[@jakerazmataz852]

Thank god there are people like you to do these things. If I had to do it, well, I wouldn't do it. No patience.

[@_Darth_Revan_]

Мои поздравления с окончанием этой титанической роботы! Сказать что я впечатлён, это не сказать ничего... Я просто в шоке... Модель великолепна! Супердетализация афтермаркета, использование 3D печати, плюс дополнения для диорамы дают, в итоге, потрясающий результат. Это лучшее исполнение модели линкора Missouri 1/200 от Trumpeter👏👏👏

[@thomasmoosbichler8189]

One of my three personal holy gods of PE strikes again ... Awesome work! I can`t close my mouth

[@scottslack4339]

Absolutely amazing, so much detail. This is your best work by far. Congratulations on a job well done.

[@rhyshilders]

This is one of the best dioramas I've ever seen. What remarkable work.

[@Pauedo]

I have no words for saying what I feel! Oustanding, amazing, masterpiece!! Incredibile work!! Very very very good work!

[@MrDaniel-West1970]

By far in my almost 60 years it is the best model I have seen! Emotional, historical and great. CONGRATULATIONS

[@ScottEly-b8j]

What an incredibly ambitious project. Fabulously done! Amazing!

[@smack7917]

Beautiful. And thank you for not putting lame, annoying, distracting music. Great video

[@WinstonCorneilius]

I’ve seen great dioramas and models, but this by far is the best I’ve ever seen. I watched the entire video and once it’s done It actually puts you in the moment

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I am a huge Historian especially on WWII and this is the Greatest Diorama Model of all time. It moved me. God Bless America

[@miguelinfante7238]

As many others have stated here this is a museum worthy diorama. The attention to detail is just mind-boggling. The video itself was very relaxing to watch and inspirational in the end.

[@christopherbodnar9934]

The one detail I wish he showed was that the copy of the signing for the us was leather bound, and for the Japanese it was canvas, it was meant as a jab

[@billgormley1936]

Amazed by more than a few things here. First, the perfection of your PE bends. Second, your instant success aligning and gluing parts. Third, working in gloves. Fourth, your understanding when it’s safe to build assemblies knowing they will fit together later (with AM parts included). Fifth, your airbrush abilities. If you live in the U.S, I would seriously pay you for a few lessons.

[@dLimboStick]

Just awe. Awe at your skill, craftsmanship, patience...and perseverance. Bravo! Just amazing! Beautiful!

[@Dewiart16]

Words fail me! The patience needed. This is a masterpiece and a benchmark for all us modellers to aim for. Congratulations!

[@chazsutherland]

Stunning doesn't begin to describe this build nor 'stunned' begin to describe the way I feel.

[@kenowens9021]

The only reason the USS Missouri was chosen as the surrender site was because President Truman was from Missouri.

[@dabda8510]

It really should have been the Enterprise but she was damaged earlier and was being repaired.

[@bluecordprecisiongrading2504]

This is the most detailed model I have ever seen! The amount of work that went into this defies belief

[@Fritzie73]

Your a true artist sir ❤ your work! Your attention to detail is incredible, this is truly my favorite for that incredible experience in our history made with such great care, and perfection!

[@educouchez6709]

Hey!… thank you for your musical choice. I’ve been able to enjoy your video at night, accompanied with this subtle beautiful background music. All video is a masterpiece on itself…

[@good2us1]

Absolutely amazing build, incredible!!! Sorry to say but this one out shines the diorama, of the same subject, at the Tamiya headquarters in Shizuoka Japan and that one was pretty awesome.

[@AZTECGUY43]

The most beautiful Missouri model I have ever seen. My only comment was the main battery blast bags. I know there aren’t to many options out there, but I don’t think they matched the level of detail. Magic sculpt is a good way to do it! Absolutely amazing job!

[@Luftwoller]

Without doubt the best model ship ive seen built. Museum quality for sure. Well done Sir.

[@jroar123]

I wish they could create more detailed sailors and officers for the deck but at a distance, not bad at all. The only thing that you might include for a different build is red lights from inside the ship.

[@66jediknight]

What is there to say, but......Outstanding! As Indiana Jones would say, this belongs in a museum. Great artistry, attention to detail, meticulous craftmanship!

[@_blitzreplayz_5880]

ngl i cried a little seing the hull get cut in half, but you made it so much better, props to you! Ive been on the missouri, and this by far is the most accurate and beautiful model of her ive ever seen

[@roberttanguay8532]

When I was in the RCN (Royal Canadian Navy) during RIMPAC 88, myself and 1 of my buddies were lucky enough to be part of an exchange program where we sailed on the USS MISSOURI, for 2 weeks. We loved every second of it. It's not often a person has the honour of serving aboard such an iconic and historic vessel especially those of us from an Allied Navy Beautiful Build! Thank you for sharing

[@earnierosenow9834]

there are no words i can think of to convey how cool this is

[@avion34]

This is so incredible! Definitely worthy of being in a museum. I’m so blown away by how amazing this looks. Outstanding job!

[@avion34]

What kind of 3D printer do you have?

[@Gavin.Smooth]

I wanted to congratulate you but I've sat here for 10mins trying to conjure up the correct words. And I cannot. Literally speechless at your work. Standing ovation!

[@1corycar]

Stunning! Absolutely beautiful! I served aboard the Missouri in 1991 for a few weeks and stood near the plaque where the surrender was signed. Incredible! Thanks for the video!

[@Airman_Fu]

This is great! Modeling is art, you put your own touch on it with the sailors. Also the rust and water is excellent.

[@mazinman3]

This endeavor looks to be soooo expensive: the huge model itself, the PE extras, all the self-made 3-D printed items & Sailors, the water works & diorama stuff, etc etc. The patience you have far exceeds mine! It turned out museum-quality though. Nice job!

[@the5gen]

That is an incredible amount of models you did for this scene.

[@NoTimeLeft_]

I am 46 minutes in and captivated by your attention to detail. Truly the effort of a passionate individual. Amazing work. Inspiring. I shall take this level of detail and attempt to bring it to my future projects.

[@thomasellebracht4364]

I whole heartedly agree! This masterpiece should be in a museum. Thank you SO much for sharing your journey with us!

[@douglasstreet7304]

One of, if not the greatest builds I've ever seen and that includes hundreds of talented scale modelers. FUCKING AMAZING.

[@DavidChow-n4x]

Thank for sharing and showing your skills so we can also learn to be as good as you as a modeler. I’m just starting to do modeling and I have a long, long way to go but with your vlog I hope to continue learning from you. Thank you very much. 🙏🙏🙏

[@noseefood1943]

This is the most impressive model diorama I’ve ever seen

[@davidkrebs4304]

Just WOW! Fun fact: The American flag on the wall near the desk is the flag that was flying on Commodore Perry's flagship in 1853 when he went to Japan to get Japan to open trade with the US. McArthur, who was a relative of Perry, wanted it there for the signing.

[@dabda8510]

MacArthur is a relative of admiral Perry?? Learned something new.

[@peterzhou6418]

Incredible

[@donboyer7524]

Not only that, Missouri deliberately anchored in the exact same spot in Tokyo Bay that Perry's flagship did.

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

Wow, that's cool. I never knew that they had admiral perry's flag on board the ship for the signing

[@smokeyjoe4078]

I am just speechless...😳 What an amazing love to the tiniest Details!!

[@expressoriental1146]

믿기지 않는 걸작입니다. 하와이의 미주리함 박물관이 이 영상을 보면 제발 팔아달라고 사정할지도 모르겠군요..

[@Brian-WolfmanJack99]

An absolutely stunning recreation of that day! Well done.

[@Dirk80241]

I just finished listening to the audiobook ‘The Admirals’ about admirals King, Halsey, Nimitz and Leahy. Due to their determination and leadership skills, the Pacific war was won, and the book ends with Japan’s capitulation on this ship. Your video came at the right moment for me! Thank you for the painstaking attention to detail and for making the video of the building process.

[@kdny520]

This is an idea I had thought about when I was a child, but the only character model with different personality swing positions dozens of kinds and model warship ratios matched very hard. That's great. 👍😎

[@MrRagman68]

This is not just model making, this is art

[@typhoon1326]

I love how it looks, infinitely times better than my attempt at it. I also love how close it looks to the real thing

[@paulhoyle9049]

This is an amazing piece of work. Congrats on the accomplishment!

[@barryrudge1576]

An excellent rendition of the model, having already built the kit myself only using the extra deck and gun barrels kits on the market. It took me 3 months to complete the build. I am in my late 70's and do not have the dexterity to use these extra photo etch kits. and to have managed that level of extra detail in 12 months is extraordinary.

[@renatocamurca2713]

I have never seen diorama as precise, realistic and inspiring as this one. I strongly suggest that it be publicized as a historical witness to a capital moment in history. I have been a modeler for 50 years and I am pleased to make this comment. This is an extraordinary work, out of the ordinary, congratulations.

[@sferguson1130]

UNBELIEVABLE level of commitment, to see this project, through to the finish line! Astonishing is the first word that comes to mind 🙌

[@Mr.BattleShip19]

Such attention to every tiny detail. Love your videos man, keep up the good work!😃👍

[@stevebutterworth60]

This is just incredible. The time, patience and effort that must have gone into it is unreal. Has to be the best model I have ever seen.

[@thealislife9339]

I have been waiting for this video for a while. Incredible work. Should be in a museum or on the Missouri itself

[@shadowtiger2363]

What a fantastic model

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

As far as I'm concerned, this is the best representation of this moment in model form that I have ever seen. Absolutely well done, if I could give this video 10,000 likes I would.

[@낭만일지매]

광복절인 오늘 우연히 이영상을 보게되었습니다. 내용도 좋았고 끝까지 보면서 손재주가 참 대단하신 분이라고 생각했습니다. 작품을 만드신 분이 한국분이라 한번 더 놀랐습니다. 고생하셨습니다. 감사합니다.

[@billschipper1718]

My dad eas a WWII veteran and was in Tokyo harbor on the deck of USS South Dakota. He told me he had a good view of the signing.

[@김종원-w9j]

환상적인 작품입니다. 수고 많았습니다.

[@morosso1968]

building this kind of with such impressive attention to details is not a joke. respect.

[@roadweary5252]

I am absolutely blown away by all of this! Incredible work, my friend!