Zuikaku RC model scratchbuild

It took slightly over 2 years to build.
But now I can present my scratchbuild RC model of the Zuikaku.
Scale is 1/150.
I plan on making another video using photos I took during the build to show how this model was constructed.

[@takashitamagawa5881]

Very nice work. I'm always struck by how low the freeboard is compared to the draft of the Japanese aircraft carriers that were built as such from the keel up. The floor of the lower hangar deck isn't too much above the level of the water.

[@KNGexp]

The function-able flat top is done well. Now how about trying to get a plane to land/takeoff?

[@hivefleet1]

Surprisingly manoeuvrable! :)

[@mryhdy6266]

And fast, too. If it took the real ship to travel the length of its hull 2 or 3 seconds, that would make it about fast enough to outrun any strike the US Navy would send her way.

[@mryhdy6266]

Of course her planes would get blown off the deck

[@model-man7802]

Five more and you will have all of the Pearl Harbor raiders.

[@blackholedockyard1935]

Well... I have building plans for the Hiryu. Haha. Just give me a few years!

[@papajohnloki]

awesome. you need the Shokaku the only IJN carriers to go toe-to-toe with the USN and win

[@metaknight115]

Unless it’s an Essex carrier

[@papajohnloki]

@@metaknight115 true

[@metaknight115]

@@papajohnloki Yep. Really goes to show the greatness of Essex class carriers, who beat the Japanese carrier that kicked the butt of the legendary enterprise herself, twice

[@Aotearas]

1550€!? You weed smokin' high flying dutch madman!

[@blackholedockyard1935]

Yes indeed....

[@Aotearas]

@Justn Kase Nope ... wouldn't even have a spot to put it if I could afford such a thing. But maybe he'll let me steer it around the pond if I visit him. Right Loran?

[@enzok6414]

Great model! Is it just me or the ship looks kind of nose heavy?

[@blackholedockyard1935]

Thanks! And yes, it does look like that, but I think that is a perspective thing, same as it looking like it will keel over when in a full turn. The model was tested in water with bubble levels (I think thats what they are called) to make the deck horizontal. So it should be balanced out. Offcourse it is still quite possible the front weighs a bit more than the back. It is definitely something I will check on again next time I'll have it out on the water (this summer hopefully...). Hopefully I will have a 2nd model sailing along side it then as well btw!

[@enzok6414]

@@blackholedockyard1935 Great stuff! looking forward to see two of them sailing. Stay safe and healthy! :)

[@trumpbad4062]

Does it include the 7 torpedoes that sunk her?

[@metaknight115]

I wonder if it will come with the torpedoes that sank Lexington and Hornet

[@jpkjpk11]

just had to have the music didn't u?