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New 1/400 Scale Waterline Battle of Tsushima Series from Modelik


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1:400 Waterline Battle of Tsushima Series
Modelik

Catalogue #s 2105 - 2108
Available from Modelik starting at €5.00

All photos courtesy of Modelik.

 

Introduction

Modelik is one of the older and well-established Polish card model publishers. They publish a wide variety of subjects including buildings, vehicles, aircraft, and of course ships. One of the first big card models I ever built was Modelik's 1/100 scale Flower-class corvette, HMCS Agassiz -- I had to punch above my card modeling weight to finish it, but it produced a very detailed and striking model. Until now, Modelik's other ship offerings have also been in either 1/100 or 1/200 scale. But now, Modelik are offering a new series of waterline warship kits in 1/400 scale that I think will appeal to both skilled and novice card modelers alike.

 

Overview

Modelik's new 1/400 line-up has so far focused on ships that participated in the Russo-Japanese War. To date, there have been four kits published in the "Battle of Tsushima" series, and more are in the works, along with other 1/400 kits featuring both sail and steam subjects that weren't participants in that conflict. Some of the first kits in the series even include more than one model, which is a nice extra. Each kit is rendered in eye-pleasing computer-drafted artwork, has a non-intimidating and modest total parts count, aims at an intermediate level of difficulty (all rated a '2' on a scale of 1-5), and exhibits a satisfying level of detail. Let's take a look at the kits that are presently in print.

 

#2105 Russian icebreaker YERMAK 1895 and tugboat RUS 1904

 

The 2-for-1 offerings in this kit will produce finished models 130 mm (5.1 in.) and 76 mm (3.0 in.) long.

 

Yermak

https://modelik.pl/images/jermak_foto2.jpg

 

Rus

https://modelik.pl/images/rus_foto1.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/jermak_okladka.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/jermak_ark1.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/jermak_ark2.jpg

 

#2106 Russian pre-Dreadnought NAVARIN 1891

 

The finished model will be 265 mm (10.4 in.) in length.

 

https://modelik.pl/images/nawarin_foto1.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/navarin_okladka.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/nawarin_ark1.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/nawarin_ark2.jpg

 

#2107 Russian armored cruiser VLADIMIR MONOMAKH 1882

 

This kit will produce a model 226 mm (8.9 in.) long.

 

https://modelik.pl/images/monomach_foto1.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/monomach_okladka.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/monomach_ark1.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/monomach_ark2.jpg

 

#2108 Russian pre-Dreadnought battleship SISSOI VELIKIY 1896 + two torpedo boats, BLESTYASHCHY ("Brilliant") and BEZUPRECHNY ("Irreproachable")

 

The three kits in this offering produce models that are 285 mm (11.2 in.) and roughly 132 mm (5.2 in.) in length.

 

https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_foto3.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_foto4.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_okladka.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_ark2.jpg https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_ark3.jpg

 

In addition to the basic kits, Modelik is offering some nice upgrades. A kit-specific set of laser-cut details is available for each kit. These sets include fine details such as anchors, boat chocks, davits, and thwarts. Modelik also sells laser-cut railings and ladders in 1/400 scale. These are all modestly priced -- buying everything needed for Sissoi Velikiy, for example, will set you back only an additional €7.50.

 

https://modelik.pl/images/sisoj_las1.jpg

 

https://modelik.pl/images/reling_2-400_1.jpg

 

Modelik will also soon offer a quay set from which the modeler can build a visually engaging dockside scene in which to set the new 1/400 subjects.

 

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Conclusion

I don't normally build in 1/400 scale, but the price, quality, and subject matter of these kits has me sorely tempted to undo the padlock on my wallet! I hope we may see one or more of these attractive models soon being attempted by someone from among our august membership. If you do choose to buy one, remember to tell our friends at Modelik that you saw these at Model Ship World first!

 

 


 

 

 

 

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop

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37 minutes ago, James H said:

Those look pretty. One reminds me of the WW1 dreadnoughts. 

Absolutely, love those late Victorian warship lines, Ram bows and tall skinny funnels. Reminds me of the front cover of Jeff Wayne’s Musical album cover “War of the Worlds” with the valiant HMS Thunderchild taking on the Martians. 😁

Andrew
Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) 
HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64)

Completed (Kits):-

Vanguard Models (1/64) :HM Cutter TrialNisha - Brixham Mumble Bee'

Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars)HM Cutter Sherbourne

Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight

 

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