Mikasa

I'll be getting one soon! My kit's on the way, I'm happy to report. greatmodels.com have them in stock and mine was shipped on Saturday. I'll give a complete report when it arrives (unless someone beats me to it -- entirely possible!).

Does anyone know if Squadron has dropped their plans to handle the Mikasa? I have one on pre-order but now it has disappeared from their web site completely. I have an email iin to them as well but thought I'd ask here.

Thanks

Can't wait to get hold of mine.

I live less than a mile from where the original was built so mine will be another Barrow-built Mikasa.

QUOTE: Originally posted by davros I live less than a mile from where the original was built so mine will be another Barrow-built Mikasa.

Excellent!

Just heard from Squadron that mine is shipping today. No explanation why it disappeared from the web site.

What I heard was that they sold out their entire first delivery. When that happens and they also filled all pre-orders it drops from view until stock is received again or it is moved back to pre-order. This also happened with the North Carolina when it came through.

Why is it so darned expensive? I know it's 1/350 but wasn't a big ship.

Internet Hobbies has it for $84.99.

This answers my question:
Hasegawa 1/350 scale IJN Battleship "Mikasa" Special Edition plastic model kit.
This is a completely newly-tooled kit of the famous IJN Battleship from the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. This edition of the kit is a "special first edition run" that also includes a metal 54mm figure of Admiral Togo, a full-color 16" x 24" poster "Figure in the Mikasa Bridge" and a 40mm diameter gold or silver medallion commemorating the Battle of the Japan Sea. Overall a great collector's package.

Saw the inside of the box in a display case, its good. Worth the money.

Been out for a while here now. Looks like a great kit, from what little I know of ships!
Goes for about $60 USD here in Japan.