Recent content by rtheriaque

I swear I tried that. Maybe the tools weren’t as robust back then. Maybe Klavs would give permission for an STL pack?

I vaguely remember trying to do some file conversions off old model releases years ago and failing spectacularly. What are you using for a starting point on these models? There are some near WC ships on Thingiverse but few of this quality.

Looks fantastic. I'd be willing to fork over for the model.

Did this ever get finished up?

Any luck finishing this up? I'd love to print one myself.

Any progress on publishing the model? I'm itching to print this.

Will there be a link to the 3D model for printing?

For novice builders, it should be noted this is cast in resin and is not a traditional commercial plastic model. Working with resin models isn't overly challenging, but it does require an additional set of skills and tools over the plastic kits most folks are used to.

I'll need to link my ticket later, too. These are minor issues- we're getting a new game!!!

I read three books on Pearl Harbor quickly back to back. Maybe I'm getting Toll's work confused. I enjoyed the heck out of Six Frigates. I guess I have an inherent distrust of Prange's work at this point given how he acted as a mouthpiece for Fuchida in Miracle at Midway.

Honestly, I think At Dawn We Slept has been superseded by some more modern works. In particular, Toll's Pacific Crucible does a great job of the run up and politics, though it's not focused solely on the Pearl Harbor attack. When watching Nova as a popcorn work without any real analysis, it...

You'll find me a bit more in agreement with it being the naval round into or near the magazine that fatally wounded Arizona. At Dawn We Slept is a great read, but definitely starting to show its age. Prange's friendship with Fuchida also has some unfortunate consequences at times. Alan D...

I hope you don't label me as "that guy." I'm a genuine armchair historian of the Pacific War looking for good discussion! I eagerly await these updates and appreciate your educational pieces. The debate about Arizona's fatal strike continues to intrigue me. I'm curious as to what makes you...

Fuchida's book has done more to misinform the general public on Midway than it has to improve any understanding. Unfortunately, as first-person witness to the events, he was taken at his word for many years. He was dispelled in Japan long ago, but the lack of Japanese-language research Stateside...

Based on some of the more recent sources, I'd argue that the ruse to "discover" AF might be a bit overstated here. The group at Hypo was convinced AF was Midway- the broadcast ruse was designed to convince the higher-ups. Admiral King, in particular, was hearing from the local cryptos in DC that...