The 17th Armour Modeller's Conference in Kansai

J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

The 17th Armour Modeller's Conference in Kansai

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:16 AM

Hi, folks! Smile [:)]

Mr. Yoshioka of the Military Modeler's Club of Osaka, Japan (my club!) has put together a report of "The 17th Armour Modeller's Conference in Kansai," held September 7th.
Here's the link:

http://homepage1.nifty.com/lefthand/afv2003/17afv_1.html

Check out all the great stuff!
You can even see my li'l JS-II diorama. Wink [;)]

Enjoy!
If you have any comments or questions, let me or Norio know, and we can pass 'em on to the fellas.

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:35 AM

Okay,

I'm most certainly feeling a little behind on my modeling skills here! WOW What AWESOME WORK!! Tongue [:P]

Yes, inlcuding your JSII! Big Smile [:D]

I had to giggle at the Hisaya Takemura dio depicting the French H35 (PzKpfw 35(F)?????) with the German TC and French women flocking the German soldiers.... I think there was only one kind of French woman who really went after the German soldiers! LOL Spies..... of course. Wink [;)]

Anyhoo, super, super work! Shows what a lot of patience can do!

Ron.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:39 AM

I agree. What beautiful stuff. Such great imagination on some of those dioramas.

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, October 24, 2003 8:28 AM

Definitely some good work there!!! Even the JS-II Wink [;)]

I really like the last dio of the train station by Kaz Yoshioka!! I'd like to see some more pics of that one. He really put some work into that!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, October 24, 2003 11:12 AM

Oh yeah, Kaz is an amazing guy! His stuff is in Armour Modelling all the time. I have some beautiful closeups of that diorama that he sent me while building it. I'll ask him if it's OK to post a few. Ya gotta see the detail on the building! Unbelievable.

~Brian

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, October 24, 2003 12:16 PM

Some great workmanship on display there Brian, very nice indeed.

Thanks for keeping us posted.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Friday, October 24, 2003 4:10 PM

Thanks for the link J-hulk. I loved the pictures.
mark956

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:01 PM

That's some awsome work there.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 9:37 PM

some great models there
i love the Jagdpanther with 128 fixed gun

oh and the 1 76 JS 2 Brian looks very good (it is your isnt it?)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 10:12 PM

i like the idea of an Anti Aircraft Tank Contest(or group build)
Brian are there any more photos of the last diorama the one with a kingtiger and Borgward(i think?)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 7:24 AM

Thank you all,
I am glad to see that many of you enjoyed our works.
Today,I got a proof sheet of my dio for next issue of Armour Modeling magazine,I will show you my work here soon after it is published.
The title is " Road to Beirut", the IDF T55 diorama and three pages in color.

Thank you, Brian!

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maddafinga

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March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Saturday, October 25, 2003 10:09 AM

A whole bunch of really amazing work ther for sure. My feelings were a little bit hurt to read that many Japanese modelers don't like Europeans to do Samurai subjects. I'll get over it though. You know, a Dutch/English ships navigator became Samurai a long while back. Bushido is in the person, not the race.

Back to the issue at hand, your JS-2 looked great, that diorama with the wind-blown grass really wiped me out. Such attention to detail, I'm really amazed. Keep posting this kind of thing if at all possible. I also really liked the English translations!!

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:30 AM

Glad ya'll like the stuff! Smile [:)]

Madda, looking at the Japanese text, it doesn't mean they don't like Europeans painting Samurai figures (actually, it doesn't mention Europeans at all in the text!), but it is just trying to express the old adage "nobody knows a subject quite like the subject itself," and was primarily talking about capturing the uniform colors, patterns and such, not so much the philosophy of "bushido."

I'm not sure who translated the Japanese into English (I think Mr. Yoshida did it himself, but I'm not sure!), but it's all quite good. However, sometimes subtle nuances can get lost, or even mistakenly turned around, and I think that's just what happened here. Gosh knows we all love a good figure, no matter who does it! Big Smile [:D]

Norio, I'm really looking forward to seeing your pix, too! I think you changed the diorama since I saw it last May.
I'm sure all the folks here are gonna love it!

~Brian

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:52 AM

We keep hearing about Norio's work. Now I want to see the Master's work. Come on Norio, you wouldn't want an "unruly" mob here would you my friend. Big Smile [:D]

The masses unite and want to see it.. Big Smile [:D]

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:58 AM

I feel so sloppy and insignificant after seeing all that, at least it gives me something to shoot for:-)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 1:36 AM

Hi, Tim!

I am not "Master", just an ordinary modeler.This is very first time to show my work on the magazine though I have monthly column on it. I am so excited because AM mag is very popular among Japanese military modelers,yes! same as FSM here. I am so lucky! Let me show my dio here in next month,wait a moment,please!

I'd like to tell you about my column on Armor Modeling mag, because I think you will be interested in the content. It is something like " a daily life of an old amateur modeler in Osaka" ,.

Why Osaka is so special?
Of course "Osaka" is just a name of city, but "Osaka" has some special meaning to Japanese. Mumm,,, my English is too simple to tell you details. Help me,J-Hulk!!

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okieboy

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July 2003
From: USA

Posted by okieboy on Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:01 AM

That's some pretty detailed work J-Hulk. I really liked your JS. My compliments to you and your modelling club!

Roy

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm." George Orwell

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:46 AM

Thanks, fellas!
Didja see my post of JS-2 pix a coupla days back?

Don't let Norio fool you: he is indeed a master!
And like all true masters, he's modest, too!

Osaka...A great city, with great traditions, which does hold a special place in the hearts of all Japanese (and some foreigners, too!).

It's hard to describe precisely, but Osaka and the Kansai area has a special atmosphere and attitude, considered to be very friendly, warm, and outgoing. Folks here like to have fun. The pace is slower compared to other large Japanese cities. Having spent two years living in Tokyo and 8 years in Osaka, I'd certainly vouch for that. I had a chance to return to Osaka, and I jumped at it! It's a great place.

How's that sound, Norio?

~Brian

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maddafinga

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March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, October 26, 2003 3:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

Glad ya'll like the stuff!
Madda, looking at the Japanese text, it doesn't mean they don't like Europeans painting Samurai figures (actually, it doesn't mention Europeans at all in the text!), but it is just trying to express the old adage "nobody knows a subject quite like the subject itself," and was primarily talking about capturing the uniform colors, patterns and such, not so much the philosophy of "bushido."

I'm not sure who translated the Japanese into English (I think Mr. Yoshida did it himself, but I'm not sure!), but it's all quite good. However, sometimes subtle nuances can get lost, or even mistakenly turned around, and I think that's just what happened here. Gosh knows we all love a good figure, no matter who does it!

Norio, I'm really looking forward to seeing your pix, too! I think you changed the diorama since I saw it last May.
I'm sure all the folks here are gonna love it!

Ah, well, okay, my mistake then. It seems maybe I took the text a little too personally with no reguard to the vagaries of translation. I'm glad everything's okay after all Big Smile [:D]

The work there was all truly excellent, once again, I'm overly impressed!

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, October 26, 2003 6:20 PM

Hi, Madda! Big Smile [:D]

No, no, you interpreted the English just fine! The way it was worded certainly sounded as you took it, no doubt.

Makes you wonder how much of the trouble we have in the world today is due to simple little mistranslations of the nuances of words and prases, eh? Yikes!!!

These models are really great, ain't they?
So know ya'll know what kinda stuff I get to compare my meager efforts to on a daily basis! I'm surrounded by masters. And I'm very, very thankful for the experience. Bow [bow]

~Brian

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, October 26, 2003 7:58 PM

Very good show of very good models! Thanks for the link J-Hulk.

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:08 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by easyeight

Hi, Tim!

I am not "Master", just an ordinary modeler.This is very first time to show my work on the magazine though I have monthly column on it. I am so excited because AM mag is very popular among Japanese military modelers,yes! same as FSM here. I am so lucky! Let me show my dio here in next month,wait a moment,please!

I'd like to tell you about my column on Armor Modeling mag, because I think you will be interested in the content. It is something like " a daily life of an old amateur modeler in Osaka" ,.

Why Osaka is so special?
Of course "Osaka" is just a name of city, but "Osaka" has some special meaning to Japanese. Mumm,,, my English is too simple to tell you details. Help me,J-Hulk!!

Norio, Modesty aside I believe J-Hulk and that you are a master. It's not a crime to admit it Sir (an honorific). I was just trying to honor your reputation (which procedes you). I just want to see some of your great work.

I have hopes that J-Hulk will translate your monthly AM column onto this forum for your friends that do not have access to the AM mag and/or are not smart enought to learn the Japanese language.

As for Osaka. The way Brian has made it sound so great, that my wife has decided that we WILL be visiting one year (it could be a while), but we WILL visit your great city. It's just a matter of time and money (it always seems to boil down to that, doesn't it).

Knowing you and Brian has been such a joy for me, I have learned so much that I feel a lot smaller, not easy at 6'5" (same as J-Hulk) and just over 350 lbs (more than J-Hulk), but the little guys ALWAYS seem to think they are the biggest. Big Smile [:D]

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:02 PM

Hi,Tim the little guy!

Osaka is always waiting for you with the best food,the best hobby shop and the best hospitality in Japan. J-Hulk and I will show you 100% of Osaka.

First, we have to find a big bed for you in Osaka.

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:12 AM

I don't think I've ever stayed in a hotel here with a bed long enough...the feet are always poking out! Sigh [sigh]

350 pounds! (155 kilos) I have a buddy who weighs 350, but he's a good foot shorter than me, so you can imagine he's a big li'l fella!

Tim, I'm sure you'd love it here! When you're ready, come on over.

Perhaps we should arrange an "FSM In Japan" package tour, where we could hit all the great hobby shops, visit Tamiya, Hasegawa, and the rest, and of course see all the beautiful sights Japan has to offer.
I think May would be nice, what with the Shizuoka Hobby Show on and all...beautiful weather that time of year...it's worth thinking about!

~Brian

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:26 AM

Brian I haven't slept in any bed since I was 12 years old that my feet don't stick out the end. Including my own. The thing of it is my wife is only 5'1" tall. This photo shows our height difference. After 23 years we hardly notice it anymore.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:39 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk
Madda, looking at the Japanese text, it doesn't mean they don't like Europeans painting Samurai figures (actually, it doesn't mention Europeans at all in the text!), but it is just trying to express the old adage "nobody knows a subject quite like the subject itself," and was primarily talking about capturing the uniform colors, patterns and such, not so much the philosophy of "bushido."

I hope I am not the only person who smiled at the irony of that. I mean, look at these models. They are 99% European! So, should we feel "funny" about that? Tongue [:P]

I get a chuckle out of the Japanese sometimes (I work at a Japanese bank in NY, so I know many Japanese).

Anyway, is that Yuuji Sakai that is mentioned the same guy who does the limited-edition Gojira sculptures -- the guy who works for Toho Studios? If so, I have a few of his pieces, and they are wonderful.

I was intrigued by that LWS model too. Did the Germans actually put that thing into production?

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:47 AM

Tim, then you're all set!

Larry, funny, they thought the same thing when they had the Sherman contest here! They thought I should really be able pull off an authentic, American-taste Sherman (what, with being American and all!). I think they were actually quite disappointed when I did the JGSDF version... Wink [;)]

Nope, not the same Yuuji Sakai! That's the first thing I joked with about when I met him: "Dude, your kaijus rock!" He got the reference immediately.
Yup, I have a ton of the other Mr. Sakai's kits, and they do indeed rock!
Larry, have you seen my "Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman" thread over at the Figures forum? haven't been there in a while myself, so I can't recall if you've posted there or not.

I too was taken by the LWS, and found that it did in fact exist! Was to be used in the invasion of England. When that didn't happen, they just used 'em here and there.
Someone here on the forums showed me a good site about that...now, who was that???

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 30, 2003 5:38 PM

heres some sites about the Land-Wasser-Schlepper
sorry its in german http://www.waffenhq.com/panzer/landwasserschlepper.html
but this ones in English http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/2833/heer/amphibious/lws/lws.html

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 8:02 AM

You got your tugboat in my tank!"

"YOU got your tank in MY tugboat!"

(That may be a joke only Americans will understand. Sorry.)

Thanks for the links, Caveman. Weird, you don't think of "Germans" and "Amphibious" in the same sentence.

Now that there's a kit for this thing, maybe someone will make a good kit for an early-war Sherman. Tongue [:P]

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, October 31, 2003 10:14 AM

Land-Wasser-Schlepper, manufactured by Reeses? Funny!
I thought it looked liked a fully tracked houseboat!

~Brian

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