Akagi, Myoko, Agano, Arashio in 1/700 (Narui’s Ship Diorama)
This set of photographs was created in collaboration with the terrific 14-year-old Japanese boy who was our house guest this month. He came to us for an informal home stay arranged […]
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Dorky Daydream No. 1: War in the Pacific
The gray double-door stands squat in my path, advertising the weight of its steel with utter, dominating stillness. A security pad waits smugly at its side. The muted reverberation of our […]
The Japanese Stuff in 1/72: 1976 to Now
Technicalities: I say “1/72” but my total collection of Japanese military miniatures does include some 1/76 scale. I am one of those people who sees the two scales as comfortably compatible. […]
Imperial Japanese Navy 1/700 Waterline Series
This set is a partial homage to the Japanese brands that started the 1/700 ship model craze: Hasegawa, Tamiya, Aoshima, Fujimi, Pit Road/Skywave. Even now, when rival Chinese manufacturers have […]
Schopenhauer's Workshop 