The Russians begin thier deployment...

My opponent Адмирал Bissimo, reports that the Russian Naval Yard has launched the Admiral Nakhimov. Splendid!


In response the Japanese are stepping up production on the Asama.

The Naval Arms race has begun!

Look Out Scarborough!

About a year ago I got into WW1 naval wargaming. My gaming buddy and I decided on modeling the English and German Battlecruiser fleets as they saw the most action and had the coolest ships...

So here they are; Franz Von Hippers Battlecruiser squadron, with Light Cruisers and Destroyers as they were at Jutland in 1/2400 scale.

The Fleet



















The Battlecrusiers




Destroyers and Light Cruisers


The Models are from CinC, Panzerschiffe, and GHQ.

1/2400 SMS Lutzow

One of my (many) projects is Adm. Hippers Battlecruiser squadron in 1/2400 scale. All of the BC's and the SMS Blucher are painted and awaiting final basing. Here is a picture of the latest, SMS Lutzow from C in C models. http://www.pfc-cinc.com/front_page.html

Pictures of Japanese and Russian Armored Cruisers

One of the appeals of the Pre-Dreadnought (Pre-Battlecrusier really) era is the heyday of the Armored Crusier. I have two, here are pictures of the real ships...


Russian AC Admiral Nakhimov



Japanses AC Asama


I have models of both ships in 1/600. Hmm, looks like I'm going to try my hand at rigging...

1/600 Pre-Dreadnoughts from Old Glory

My wife and kids bought me an Old-Glory Army membership and $50.00 gift card for Fathers Day! It was spent quickly. I just got the 1/600 Japanese and Russian ships in the mail...

A few pics

The Fleets Arrayed

Close up of the Japanese AC Asama

The Russian Fleet (with 6 inch ruler)



1/600 vs 1/2400 scale (SMS Derfflinger)