#IJN Destroyers

[chernobog13]

Magnificent diorama depicting the climatic battle from Godzilla Minus One (2023).

Looks like instead of a model of Godzilla the Bandai SH Monsterarts action figure was used instead. That's a pretty neat idea, as you can repose Godzilla in the diorama depending on how the mood strikes you.

[ashes-16-al-wallpapers]

[the-delta-42]

Toys Return - Destroyer - 1/980 - IJN Isokaze - Mini Kit - Model Building Video

[carbone14]

Garde d'honneur de la marine impériale japonaise (destroyers de la classe Kaba) pour la venue du Prince Régent Hirohito à Taïwan – Port de Takao – Taïwan – 23 avril 1923

[pinturas-sgm-aviacion]

1942 10 26 Santa Cruz Nakajima B5N2 Kate - Mark Postlethwaite

At 1028 hrs on 26 October 1942, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands,a formation of 16 Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’ torpedo-bombers from the Imperial Japanese Navy fleet carrier Zuikaku commenced torpedo runs on the US Navy fleet carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6). Although the ‘Kates’ had split up before starting their attacks, F4F Wildcats from Enterprise managed to down three of thetorpedo-bombers and severely damaged a fourth, causing it to dive into the forecastle of the destroyer USS Smith(DD-378). The ship was set ablaze and 57 sailors were killed as a result, many of them perishing when a delayed detonation from the aircraft’s Type 91torpedo resulted in additional damage being inflicted on the destroyer. Thanks to effective firefighting and damage control Smith, nevertheless, survived Indeed, the ship’s gunners were credited with downing six of the torpedo-bombers that attacked the US Navy task force. The remaining ‘Kates’ launched attacks against Enterprise, the battleship USS South Dakota (BB-57) and the cruiser USS Portland (CA-33). However, no torpedo hits were registered. A total of nine out of the original 16 aircraft were lost during this attack. That same day, two ‘Kates’ from the IJN fleet carrier Shokaku and one from the IJN fleet carrier Junyo scored torpedo hits on USS Hornet (CV-8), leaving it immobilised and listless in the water. Hornet was subsequently abandoned and sunk by torpedoes launched from two Japanese destroyers on 27 October 1942

[dbf-enthusiast]

The Christmas that could of been.

OTD in 1944, Becuna has a run in with IJN Yamato off the coast of Vietnam. Unfortunately, Yamato’s bearing differed from that of her destroyer screen and Becuna could not correct the angle for a shot. Yamato sailed off unscathed.

[ultrajaphunter]

Launched in 1923, the S-44 was one of few “old pigboats” that saw extensive service in WW2 when the US Navy was desperate for Submarines after the onset of Pearl Harbor.

Serving on such boats took extra courage! I find these boats unique in that they were not the more well-known modern Gato or Balao-class boats,

but already had 20 years of service behind them when asked again to serve their country in time of war!.

With the leaks and deficiencies in these older submarines

(e.g., limited depth, speed,

no rear tubes,

and range capability), these boats still nonetheless served with distinction in WW2. S-44 earned two battle stars and has the distinction of being the first US Submarine in WW2 to sink an enemy cruiser -

that of the IJN heavy cruiser Kako in 1942 during the Battle of Savo Island!

But she was also tragically, the only S-Class boat to be lost to enemy action when she was sunk on 7 October 1943, as a result of surface gunfire with the Japanese Destroyer Escort Ishigaki off the Kuril Islands.

She was lost with only 2 survivors out of a complement of 38 crew (Lt.Cdr. Francis Elwood Brown went down with the ship).

Given this unique history, I wanted to build this boat!

I originally wanted to build the resin 1/350 S-Class model by Blue Water Navy but,

found it is very rare (if anyone has one, I am still interested as I collect 1/350 USN WW2 submarines).

With no luck in getting the 1/350 BWN model,

I decided to scratch-build one in 1/72. Given I had more time than usual with Covid19,

I started this project only in June 2020 and expect to finish in a month or so –

a record for my scratch-built projects which can last about a year minimum.

Here are pictures of the model in-progress thus far. It is not yet finished as I STILL have to add the many rivets found on these old boats!!!

The model was based on an old vacuform kit of a generic S-Class boat by the now defunct Combat Models.

However I found the old vacuform kit),

was not accurate in shape nor detailed enough as a start.

So far, the approach was to use the Combat Models as a guide to re vacuform the hull based on new plans I bought.

Methods included thermo forming,

along with styrene,

bass wood,

metal,

photo-etch,

resin casting,

and lots of gizmology parts from the spares box!

There is no major definitive book outlining the details of these old boats!

I relied solely on two grainy photos that exist of her as she exited Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in her last refit in summer 1943.

I also used photos of her near sisters (S-42 to S-46),

to guess at the rest of the details that could not be ascertained in those two old photos...

You will note that the boat had many details that are not symmetrical and aligned such as the flood holes (remember this boat was constructed in 1920!).

This is replicated on the model on purpose based on period photos of her flood hole arrangements.

While I thought a submarine would be relatively easy to scratch build,

I take that back as she has tons of little deck details.

The conning tower alone has about 150 parts itself.

In total, there will be about 400 parts to this “simple” sub.

It is not all scratch…the deck gun is from White Ensign Models

(but with more details added),

and the AA gun is from UM.

The S-44 was the only boat to mount this massive 4”/50 deck gun,

and her near sisters had the smaller 3” guns.

The paint scheme is of utmost challenge as she was simply “all black”.

I do not know how to go about it, but will tackle it one step at a time.

Thus the model represents S-44 after her final refit in June 1943,

and in what she might have looked at the time of her loss near Japan –

an old boat with a more modern conning tower!

This model is a tribute to all the crew on that boat, and those submariners still on “eternal patrol”.

I hope to contribute it and find a home for it one day at some naval museum.

More Pics on FB - Harvey Low

[captain-price-unofficially]

The IJN destroyer Katsura in Brindisi harbour, 1917. It was part of the 2nd Special Squadron sent from Japan in 1917 to help out the Entente in the Mediterranean Sea.

[c0rvid-19]

I have been playing Azur lane for a while and have been noticing a sad trend in the new ships. In recent events they have been creeping more and more into really obscure ships that really didn’t do anything major irl, while they are ignoring extremely interesting and important ships from WWII.

I have, for a long while now, been hoping that they add some of the members of Taffy 3. Most specifically USS Johnston and USS Samuel B. Roberts.

Johnston in port

USS Johnston, when IJN Yamato and her escorts first engaged the small task force, provided smoke cover for the retreating CVEs. The ship broke off from the force much earlier than any others, and faced the enemy head on, forcing one heavy crusader, IJN Kunamo, to be scuttled later on. Johnston would score a couple hundred hits with her 5 inch guns, before being sunk, (reported as a cruiser by the Japanese). She would receive 6 battle stars, her captain was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, and Yukikaze saluted her as she sunk.

Samuel B. Roberts under way

Later in the engagement, the escort destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts would earn herself one of the coolest titles ever. Once the carriers were somewhat safe in a rain squall, the rest of the destroyer escort was ordered to commence torpedo runs on their pursuers. The Roberts would assist in this task, and would end up expending the entirety of her ammunition before finally being sunk. She would receive a single battle star, with one of her gunners earning a posthumous silver star. She would also earn the title of “The escort destroyer that fought like a battleship” for her actions.

Both of these ships are extremely cool, and they prevented the complete destruction of American landing points on Samar. But they are completely ignored for ships as far back as WWI.

[fancy-fancy]

CSS Peedee super destroyer/light cruiser "Another example of the emergency fleet increase of the Great War, the CSN requested a fast, flat TBD for coastal defenses and to lead smaller torpedo destroyers in flotillas in the Caribbean and Atlantic mainly, with range to reach the Pacific through the canals if need be. The Macon class was taken based off of the IJN's Tenryu class, and like the Japanese only 2 were ordered, the Macon and the Peedee, named for a gunboat class during the War of Secession. The Peedee seen here is in the configuration she was in at commissioning, sans anti aircraft guns as they were thought not to be needed at the end of the Great War, but would be added later on in subsequent refits."

[mixtapenempire]

I want fellow history nerds to understand, in WW2 Imperial Japan had no fucking chance. During the Battle for Guadalcanal in 1942 in Iron Bottom Sound, the most badass navy marksman captain (with actual myopia btw), aka Willis "Ching" Lee in the command of USS Washington, solo'd a Japanese task force which had a handful of destroyers, Atago Takao and Kirishima. Please understand im serious when I say IJN Kirishima sunk in 5 fucking minutes... I am not kidding. The destroyers ripped up like paper or harassed, IJN Takao and Atago basically got bullied, all this so the USS washington could cover the retreat of USS South Dakota and some destroyers.

Oh and Washington suffered I think 1 hit and it was a 5 inch gun hit last I checked.

[livoftheparty]

Got tagged by @blaquidow in a get to know you better post. .

Last song: Bad Apple, I was sent it as a character song and it gas stuck in my head ever since. Excellent to imagine action-packed AMVs to.

Favorite color: There is no beating blue. Top tier. Deep blue? Respected, mysterious, legendary. Sky blue? Carefree, luminous, inspiring. I rest my case.

Currently watching: Dungeon Meshi, it's scratching my fantasy itch so well and it's just so fascinating seeing the lore unfold.

Sweet/spicy/savory: If I am not in pain from the spice I have failed.

Relationship status: Busy. Two partners plus a full time job does not leave much free time.

Last thing you googled: the IJN Arashi, a destroyer that was a significant contributing factor in the Japanese losing the battle of Midway, which also happens to share a name with like five of my OCs.

Current obsession: uhhhhhhh many many single paragraphs that will definitely be fleshed out into full stories just you wait.

Tagging: @stevangarcronox @keikaitheenbyguy @sovietholmes

[the-delta-42]

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[sgmnaval]

🇪🇸: El 7 de abril de 1945 los japoneses llevaron a cabo su última misión marítima de gran escala, llamada Ten-Go. En ella usarían al acorazado Yamato como bastión costero para defender las islas de Okinawa. La flota fue interceptada, atacada y hundida por las tropas estadounidenses. 🇬🇧: On April 7, 1945, the Japanese carried out their last large-scale maritime mission, called Ten-Go. In it they would use the battleship Yamato as a coastal bastion to defend the islands of Okinawa. The fleet was intercepted, attacked and sunk by American troops. #battleship #SGM #GuerraMundial #DKM #regiamarina #MarineNationale #Marine #IJN #JapaneseNavy #segundaguerramundial #guerra #wwii #Historia #Story #Marines #RoyalNavy #USNavy #worldwar2 #Navy #worldwar #warship #kriegsmarine #history #carrier #aircraftcarrier #destroyer https://www.instagram.com/p/CqApucvOefX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[alienbastelt]

Finished my IJN Fleet for the wargame Nimitz by Sam Mustafa.

Models are by Figurehead Miniatures and in 1/6000 scale. Pretty happy with the colours on most ships. Only the destroyers look too close in value to the bases. A bit noisy overall.

I normally don’t play WW2 but this was a fast project and ships are always fun.

The aircraft carrier decks where a bit challenging but I ok with the outcome.

As always when doing historical wargaming it’s important to understand what you playing.

The Imperial Japanese Navy was the backbone of a brutal occupation of many asian countries.

So I am looking forward to getting my ass kicked by US navy in a game of Nimitz.

[nebris]

Operation Hailstone (Japanese: トラック島空襲, romanized: Torakku-tō Kūshū, lit. 'airstrike on Truk Island'), 17–18 February 1944, was a massive United States Navy air and surface attack on Truk Lagoon, conducted as part of the American offensive drive against the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) through the Central Pacific Ocean during World War II.

Prior to Hailstone, the IJN had used Truk as an anchorage for its large Combined Fleet. The coral atoll surrounding Truk's islands created a safe harbor, where the few points of ingress and egress had been fortified by the Japanese with shore batteries, antiaircraft guns, and airfields.

American estimates of Truk's defenses and its role as a stronghold of the Japanese Navy led newspapers and military men to call it the "Gibraltar of the Pacific", or to compare it with Pearl Harbor. Truk's location in the Caroline Islands also made it an excellent shipping hub for armaments and aircraft moving from Japan's home islands down through the South Seas Mandate and into the Japanese "Southern Resources Area".

By early 1944, Truk was increasingly unsustainable as a forward base of operations for the Japanese. To the west, American and Australian forces under General Douglas MacArthur had moved up through the Southwest Pacific, isolating or overrunning many Japanese strong points as part of Operation Cartwheel. The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army, under the command of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, had overrun the most important islands in the nearby Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands, and then built numerous air bases there.

As a result, the Japanese Navy had to relocate the Combined Fleet's forward base to the Palau Islands, and eventually to Indonesia, and the fleet had begun clearing its major warships – carriers, battleships, and heavy cruisers – out of Truk before the Hailstone attack struck.

Nevertheless, the Hailstone attack on Truk caught a good number of Japanese auxiliary ships and cargo ships in the harbor, as well as some smaller warships. Between the air attacks and surface-ship attacks over the two days of Hailstone, the worst blow against the Japanese was about 250 warplanes destroyed, with the concurrent loss of irreplaceable experienced pilots, and 17,000 tons of stored fuel.  Also, about 40 ships – two light cruisers, four destroyers, nine auxiliary ships, and about two dozen cargo vessels – were sunk.

Considerable damage was inflicted on the various island bases, including dockyards, communications centers, supply dumps, and its submarine base. Truk remained effectively isolated for the remainder of the war, cut off and surrounded by the American island-hopping campaign in the Central Pacific, which also bypassed important Japanese garrisons and airfields in the Bismarck Archipelago, the Caroline Islands, the Marshalls, and the Palaus. Meanwhile, the Americans built new bases from scratch at places including the Admiralty Islands, Majuro, and Ulithi Atoll, and took over the major port at Guam.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Hailstone