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                        hinomaru history

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, August 22, 2003 2:32 PM
                        Hi, Steve!
                        I'm no IJN expert, but as far as I know, the Imperial Japanese Navy used only 2 types of national flag: the simple red ball on a white background, and the red ball with arms radiating. My impression is that the latter was more common, until the end of the war.

                        Also, I know the term "hinomaru" (disk of the sun) refers to the simple red ball-on white flag, but there may be another name for the radiating version.
                        I'll ask my Japanese modeling buddies and get back to you.


                        Sorry, I can't help you at all with your other inquiries!

                        Brian
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        hinomaru history
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 22, 2003 2:21 PM
                        Hi, I am seeking information on the different hinomaru used by the IJN. My internet searches have come up sorely lacking in info. Also, I need to verify the existance of a 1955 Revell offering of the Standard Oil tanker, R.C. Stoner. I am aware that a similar kit exists of the J.L. Hanna (kit H-322:169), but the man for whom I am conducting this search swears that he saw the kit on the shelf in 1955. He served aboard the Stoner during the war so I figure if he said he saw it...he saw it. Any help with these questions is appreciated. Also, if anyone corresponds with Walter Oetzel (a regular contributor) from Northridge, California, I would like to get in touch with him. Thanks so much for the help. Steve.
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