Consolidated Micronaut wish list 2008-2009
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:51 pm
Here is my updated Micronaut Consolidated Wish List for 2008-2009.
My 2007-2008 list wasn’t all that good for me. Only one of the models in my top 12 made the cut. On the other hand, I hadn’t included any WW I era ships or 1/2400 aircraft in my list simply because I had not yet finished my master lists of these types of models. The five WW I ships and four packs of aircraft scheduled for 2007-2008 are certainly welcome. Although I already have a set of Leningrads from a competitor, I will probably upgrade to the GHQ molding.
At first, I was disappointed in seeing CA-30, USS Houston, on the list since Northampton was already available. On second look, however, I realized that Houston differed from Northampton (as did Chicago and Augusta) in the length of the forecastle.
The only 2007-2008 Micronaut that still disappoints me is IJN Hiei. Although it differs from Kongo, it’s just not that different for me. I would have preferred a model of these ships as they first appeared in the WW I era – maybe this is something that will show up as GWJ01 in the future.
So here's the idea:
- Provide your list of the Micronauts you would most like to see produced in the 2008-2009 season. In June 2008, when the 2008-2009 production schedule is announced, I will abandon this thread and start a new one for 2009-2010.
- There's no limit on the number of ships on your list, but try to limit it to about 10 to 12 ships. In the 2007-2008 season, GHQ released 13 Micronauts (excluding age of sail).
- Provide some support for your choice. Try to convince GHQ that your choices are good for the company.
- Although most my choices are from the WW II era, don't feel limited to this time. I just haven't organized my other choices yet. If you prefer modern, Age of Sail or some other era, feel free to voice up. Eventually, I want to get into Spanish-American War and Russo-Japanese War eras.
- Please feel free to criticize my choices.
My choices are (in alphabetical order of country of origin):
1. Germany CA Hipper class. Everyone makes Prinz Eugen, but no one makes a Hipper in 1/2400 scale. Conversion of Hipper to the earlier class is very difficult because of the difference in the hull dimensions.
2. Germany T-1939 class (T-22 through T-36 torpedo boats) - No one makes a 1/2400 metal model of this class, which were widely active during the war.
3. Germany AMC Kormoran – One of the successful raiders of WW II, best known for the mutually-destructive battle with HMS Sydney. Surprisingly, no one makes a 1/2400 metal model of this ship. Any of the other German raiders from either world war would also be welcome (perhaps even Sea Adler from WW I).
4. Italy CA Pola - This ship differed from all the other Italian heavy cruisers in the combination of hull and superstructure. No one makes a 1/2400 model in metal.
5. Japan AO Sunosaki class – This class was designed specifically to support aircraft carrier task forces. As such, it presaged the underway replenishment ships later built by the USN.
6. Japan late-war navy aircraft: Yokosuka D4Y [Judy] (both in-line & radial versions – neither had folding wings), Aichi B7A Ryusei [Grace] (open & folded wings), Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden [George], Yokosuka P1Y Ginga [Frances]. Although Jill, Val, etc. continued fighting to the end of the war, they were meat on the table for Hellcats and Corsairs. I need some improved aircraft to make late-war carrier battles more evenly balanced.
7. UK BB Vanguard - Although it was completed post-war, it could have been completed earlier and fits into a number of hypothetical scenarios. Besides that, it's a beautiful ship that no one models in 1/2400 metal.
8. UK BB Lion class - This is my sole hypothetical model on the list. Although unfinished, the first two of this class were at least laid down. GHQ makes models of the German H and the US Montana classes. The Japanese don't need hypothetical BBs with Yamato & Musashi.
9. UK CL Modified Colony (Fiji) class (Ceylon, Newfoundland, Uganda) - All the other models of Fiji class are the earlier 4-triple 6" mount version. No one makes a model of the later model with only 3 triple 6" mounts but with added antiaircraft. Note also that many of the earlier Fiji class were modified to this appearance during the war.
10. UK sloops Black Swan class - I've got plenty of 'flower' class corvettes, but the British had hundreds of other escort type ships (Bay, Loch, Bittern, Egret, etc.). Any of these would be a welcome addition.
11. US CA-35 Indianapolis (final configuration) – Considering USN84, I realized that we are getting close to being able to represent all the US pre-war heavy cruiser types in both early-war & late-war configuration. A late-war CA-24 (Pensacola) or CA-27 (Chester) would also be welcome, but Indianapolis gets the vote because of her tragic sinking.
12. US BB-36 Nevada (as originally built) – This was a difficult choice for me. I wanted to include something from WW I, but I’m not yet familiar enough with the era. Extending the current GWS series either to BB-26, South Carolina or BB-36 seamed the most likely to me, although neither saw combat at this time. Both were revolutionary developments. I selected Nevada as the first of the “all-or-nothing†armor design.
My 2007-2008 list wasn’t all that good for me. Only one of the models in my top 12 made the cut. On the other hand, I hadn’t included any WW I era ships or 1/2400 aircraft in my list simply because I had not yet finished my master lists of these types of models. The five WW I ships and four packs of aircraft scheduled for 2007-2008 are certainly welcome. Although I already have a set of Leningrads from a competitor, I will probably upgrade to the GHQ molding.
At first, I was disappointed in seeing CA-30, USS Houston, on the list since Northampton was already available. On second look, however, I realized that Houston differed from Northampton (as did Chicago and Augusta) in the length of the forecastle.
The only 2007-2008 Micronaut that still disappoints me is IJN Hiei. Although it differs from Kongo, it’s just not that different for me. I would have preferred a model of these ships as they first appeared in the WW I era – maybe this is something that will show up as GWJ01 in the future.
So here's the idea:
- Provide your list of the Micronauts you would most like to see produced in the 2008-2009 season. In June 2008, when the 2008-2009 production schedule is announced, I will abandon this thread and start a new one for 2009-2010.
- There's no limit on the number of ships on your list, but try to limit it to about 10 to 12 ships. In the 2007-2008 season, GHQ released 13 Micronauts (excluding age of sail).
- Provide some support for your choice. Try to convince GHQ that your choices are good for the company.
- Although most my choices are from the WW II era, don't feel limited to this time. I just haven't organized my other choices yet. If you prefer modern, Age of Sail or some other era, feel free to voice up. Eventually, I want to get into Spanish-American War and Russo-Japanese War eras.
- Please feel free to criticize my choices.
My choices are (in alphabetical order of country of origin):
1. Germany CA Hipper class. Everyone makes Prinz Eugen, but no one makes a Hipper in 1/2400 scale. Conversion of Hipper to the earlier class is very difficult because of the difference in the hull dimensions.
2. Germany T-1939 class (T-22 through T-36 torpedo boats) - No one makes a 1/2400 metal model of this class, which were widely active during the war.
3. Germany AMC Kormoran – One of the successful raiders of WW II, best known for the mutually-destructive battle with HMS Sydney. Surprisingly, no one makes a 1/2400 metal model of this ship. Any of the other German raiders from either world war would also be welcome (perhaps even Sea Adler from WW I).
4. Italy CA Pola - This ship differed from all the other Italian heavy cruisers in the combination of hull and superstructure. No one makes a 1/2400 model in metal.
5. Japan AO Sunosaki class – This class was designed specifically to support aircraft carrier task forces. As such, it presaged the underway replenishment ships later built by the USN.
6. Japan late-war navy aircraft: Yokosuka D4Y [Judy] (both in-line & radial versions – neither had folding wings), Aichi B7A Ryusei [Grace] (open & folded wings), Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden [George], Yokosuka P1Y Ginga [Frances]. Although Jill, Val, etc. continued fighting to the end of the war, they were meat on the table for Hellcats and Corsairs. I need some improved aircraft to make late-war carrier battles more evenly balanced.
7. UK BB Vanguard - Although it was completed post-war, it could have been completed earlier and fits into a number of hypothetical scenarios. Besides that, it's a beautiful ship that no one models in 1/2400 metal.
8. UK BB Lion class - This is my sole hypothetical model on the list. Although unfinished, the first two of this class were at least laid down. GHQ makes models of the German H and the US Montana classes. The Japanese don't need hypothetical BBs with Yamato & Musashi.
9. UK CL Modified Colony (Fiji) class (Ceylon, Newfoundland, Uganda) - All the other models of Fiji class are the earlier 4-triple 6" mount version. No one makes a model of the later model with only 3 triple 6" mounts but with added antiaircraft. Note also that many of the earlier Fiji class were modified to this appearance during the war.
10. UK sloops Black Swan class - I've got plenty of 'flower' class corvettes, but the British had hundreds of other escort type ships (Bay, Loch, Bittern, Egret, etc.). Any of these would be a welcome addition.
11. US CA-35 Indianapolis (final configuration) – Considering USN84, I realized that we are getting close to being able to represent all the US pre-war heavy cruiser types in both early-war & late-war configuration. A late-war CA-24 (Pensacola) or CA-27 (Chester) would also be welcome, but Indianapolis gets the vote because of her tragic sinking.
12. US BB-36 Nevada (as originally built) – This was a difficult choice for me. I wanted to include something from WW I, but I’m not yet familiar enough with the era. Extending the current GWS series either to BB-26, South Carolina or BB-36 seamed the most likely to me, although neither saw combat at this time. Both were revolutionary developments. I selected Nevada as the first of the “all-or-nothing†armor design.
. The 2007-2008 list was very disappointing for me with no new Modern ships or aircraft, maybe I will have a bit more luck in 2008-2009.
. RM--to answer Dragon6's question, Pola's superstructure differed markedly from that of her sisters, resembling that of Bolzano in some ways. IJN--Isuzu was converted to a CLAA in early 1944, according to MJ Whitley's Cruisers of World War Two and other sources, so perhaps Don can add it back to his wish list after all.
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