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 Author  Topic: 14 meter Japanese Daihutsu barge
Stearman

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Stearman  Posted on: May 21, 2019 - 8:07pm
Lew, there are several small models of the Daihutsu barge, you could build one and then see if your local library has a 3D scanner. The operator could probably easily make the cross section drawings you need you need. Then take the file to a print shop! I have also thought of building a Daihutsu, ever since I found out that was the real reason JFK wanted to mount the 37MM on the bow!


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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Rock55  Posted on: May 24, 2019 - 9:33am
Hello. I have been following this subject with interest as it has been a source of many questions. I have found that there is in fact a paper card model of the 14 meter Diahatsu "barge" available to download on the internet. If I can find where it is I will try to post the site but if I cannot find it have it somewhere. It can be built as is or perhaps serve as templates for a plastic version.


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Lew Zee

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Lew Zee   Send Email To Lew Zee Posted on: May 24, 2019 - 10:25pm
Some good ideas. I've seen the paper model - don't know if that would help with the bow curves. As for the models I saw one set that was pretty small, I believe 1/300 scale and the underside of the bow (bows?) had no detail there as it was a waterline model. The Tamiya (whole set of WWII Japanese small craft) is 1/350 scale - and this barge would be just over 1-1/2 inches long. Bringing that up accurately to a 1/16 scale model means that any error in measurement would be about 20 times that for a 1/16 scale model.

As a retired equipment designer I probably can work with the drawing you see at the top of this thread posting using the side and top views - and fudge in the radii where the bows meet the hull. That would probably be my best option. It would be a little length process - getting the sections figured out in 2D modeling then import into my 3D modeling software, and eventually to my 3D printer.

I was hoping for some better drawings as my queue for model boat building is pretty extensive.

Thanks for the help!

Lew

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of billpr   Send Email To billpr Posted on: May 27, 2019 - 7:11pm
Sure looks like thick wood hull. No wonder it took a lot of fire power to sink one.

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Arjan Wiskerke

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This German modeller built one in 1/16 scale :

https://www.das-modellbauforum.de/fm/index.php/Thread/3739-Japanisches-Landungsboot-Daihatsu-in-1-16/?pageNo=1

There is also a 1/56 resin model available but it's a bit expensive to buy just for measurements :

http://www.barrageminiatures.com/boats/58-daihatsu-class-landing-craft-156-28mm.html

Regards,

Arjan


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Lew Zee

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Lew Zee   Send Email To Lew Zee Posted on: May 28, 2019 - 5:38pm
Thanks Arjan,

I looked at the links and saw the one with the 1/16 scale barge. Disappointing that nothing was added since 2009 - would like to see the finished model.

Is anyone interested in a model of this barge? This might prompt me to start making a 3D model and put it on Shapeways or make it available somewhere else. A model Shapeways might be limited due to the size of the print area. Could make it in multiple pieces for a larger scale. It looks like Shapeways limit for a model of this barge would be about 1/22 scale so 1/32, 1/35, and 1/72 scales (common PT boat models) are feasible. A 1/16 scale Daihatsu could be made in two pieces - but I would probably make that on my 3D printer.

Lew

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Stearman

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Hey Lew, I think you missed page 2 https://www.das-modellbauforum.de/fm/index.php/Thread/3739-Japanisches-Landungsboot-Daihatsu-in-1-16/?pageNo=2


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Arjan Wiskerke

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A Japanese modeller built one in 1/35 scale, nice to see it next to a 1/35 LCM 3 . Also some nice period pics here (mind you, there are 10 pages) :

https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/porsche205_1/folder/1512193.html?m=lc&p=1

Apparently there is also a survivor, although much of the bow and stern seem to have rusted/rotted away (scroll down) :

http://ki43.on.coocan.jp/oversea/rabaul/rabaul.html

Some more pics of the survivor :

http://burari2161.fc2web.com/daihatu.htm


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Lew Zee

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Lew Zee   Send Email To Lew Zee Posted on: May 29, 2019 - 9:31pm
I checked out those sites - thanks. I did miss the second page on the 1/16 build. Looking good. Lew

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