Description
A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway. Superbly illustrated with line drawings, full-colour artwork of the ship through its career, internal reconstructions of deck layouts, and 3D illustrations of every detail of the ship from its rigging to its aircraft to its anchors, this book reconstructs and dissects one of the most prominent carriers of the early Pacific War. Built in the late 1930s, Hiryu took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and most of the operations of Japan's triumphant first months of the war, before being sunk at Midway. Drawing on Stefan Draminski's new research and making the best use yet of his acclaimed 3D illustration techniques, this is the most comprehensive examination of Hiryu ever published. It includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-color 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs, and a concise history of the ship's construction and service.
A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway.
About the Author
Stefan Draminski is an illustrator and naval historian. He has developed a technique for creating breathtakingly realistic 3D models of ships which can be taken apart to create almost infinite details of the ships.
Reviews
I have seen similar books with 3D artwork before, but nothing has come close the sheer detail and quantity to be found in this one. Simply stunning book. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *
Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ship's plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. -- Joe Coles * HushKit Magazine *
An excellent and detailed guide -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer Magazine *
Draminski has ably put together a book that is highly detailed but accessible -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472840264
Author Stefan Draminski
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway.
About the Author
Stefan Draminski is an illustrator and naval historian. He has developed a technique for creating breathtakingly realistic 3D models of ships which can be taken apart to create almost infinite details of the ships.
Reviews
I have seen similar books with 3D artwork before, but nothing has come close the sheer detail and quantity to be found in this one. Simply stunning book. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *
Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ship's plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. -- Joe Coles * HushKit Magazine *
An excellent and detailed guide -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer Magazine *
Draminski has ably put together a book that is highly detailed but accessible -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472840264
Author Stefan Draminski
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
