39 [RMOVE] Capt_Barkhorn Alpha Tester 815 posts 6,728 battles Report post #1 Posted July 12, 2015 A World War 2 veteran from down my street passed away recently and left this very old but very well done Mogami model to me. As far as I can tell it's made entirely of wood with a few nails here and there. He picked this up just after the war was over. It's a great piece little piece of history and I thought I would share it with you guys! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,929 _Sarcasticat_ Beta Testers 19,049 posts 8,134 battles Report post #2 Posted July 12, 2015 Very nice! RIP to him, he served, he deserves respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
246 Takeda992 Members 1,245 posts 5 battles Report post #3 Posted July 12, 2015 Nice. any idea who carved it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39 [RMOVE] Capt_Barkhorn Alpha Tester 815 posts 6,728 battles Report post #4 Posted July 12, 2015 Nice. any idea who carved it? There's a small sign on the bottom right that says Daimaru which is some sort of dempartment store in Japan. They must have had a bunch of these at one time but I'd never seen anything like it until my neighbor showed this one to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39 [RMOVE] Capt_Barkhorn Alpha Tester 815 posts 6,728 battles Report post #5 Posted July 12, 2015 Very nice! RIP to him, he served, he deserves respect. He was US Army in the 32nd Red Arrow Division. He was quick with a gun and quicker with his wit. He could crack a joke on a moments notice. He always teased me for wanting to join the Marines though. He'd say,"Well we'd show up, kill everybody, blow everything up, then the Marines come in and take all the credit." He saw some terrible stuff at Luzon and Leyte but he always managed to tell some great stories even if it cost him a few tears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,593 Hunter_Steel ∞ Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 4,630 posts 5,107 battles Report post #6 Posted July 12, 2015 RIP to him. He served his time, now he may finally rest. to the guy. ~Hunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ∞ Guest 0 posts Report post #7 Posted July 12, 2015 May he rest in peace for his service, and it is truly a great model, may it last for generations to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,929 _Sarcasticat_ Beta Testers 19,049 posts 8,134 battles Report post #8 Posted July 12, 2015 He was US Army in the 32nd Red Arrow Division. He was quick with a gun and quicker with his wit. He could crack a joke on a moments notice. He always teased me for wanting to join the Marines though. He'd say,"Well we'd show up, kill everybody, blow everything up, then the Marines come in and take all the credit." He saw some terrible stuff at Luzon and Leyte but he always managed to tell some great stories even if it cost him a few tears. I wish I could've met the guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
44 panzerdan412 Beta Testers 140 posts 1,261 battles Report post #9 Posted July 12, 2015 Trumpeter and Tamiya make Nice long case for Ship models. You should think about picking one up to protect it. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest 0 posts Report post #10 Posted July 12, 2015 Trumpeter and Tamiya make Nice long case for Ship models. You should think about picking one up to protect it. =) Indeed, if you wish to keep it, of which you do, it will be needed to protect it for long periods of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39 [RMOVE] Capt_Barkhorn Alpha Tester 815 posts 6,728 battles Report post #11 Posted July 12, 2015 Trumpeter and Tamiya make Nice long case for Ship models. You should think about picking one up to protect it. =) I'll seriously consider getting one, thanks for the recommendations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
131 MrMooFlarby01 Members 855 posts 3,431 battles Report post #12 Posted July 12, 2015 get a case for that. I wouldn't repaint it. This way it would be preserved in its original condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
