Tamiya New Yamato in 350 Scale

scottrc

Hi Mark,

Another fine line of work coming from your bench.  This kit it is quite unique in how its constructed. There sure were a lot of screws in that hull.

 

Thanks Scott. Thought I would need a Srewdriver more than I needed Glue.

OK her Hull is now lightly weathered and an aftermarket DEck is now onboard. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

looking good mark , did you just use white glue for the AM deck ?

Your Yamato looks beautiful so far!  I have been curious about this kit and am looking forward to this thread.  That Pontos detail set should help render this excellent kit a true work of art.

Bill

Hey, a question for you (or anyone that may know) I'm currently working on this build as well and noticed the following decals provided with the Pontos deck:

I have looked everywhere (other builds, Kure model, etc) and have never seen anyone place the deck numbers that Pontos has provided. 

Does anyone know if these are correct or incorrect to add? :confused:

Beautiful work so far.  Can’t wait to see the final product!  Thank you for sharing it’s progress!

steve5

looking good mark , did you just use white glue for the AM deck ?

 

Thanks Steve. I just used the Deck's adhesive backing to lay it.....Cheers Mark

warshipguy

Your Yamato looks beautiful so far!  I have been curious about this kit and am looking forward to this thread.  That Pontos detail set should help render this excellent kit a true work of art.

Bill

 

Thanks Bill. Have started using the Pontos Set already for the Degaussing Cable and the Flight Deck Bracing.....Cheers Mark

Silly_me

Hey, a question for you (or anyone that may know) I'm currently working on this build as well and noticed the following decals provided with the Pontos deck:

 

 

I have looked everywhere (other builds, Kure model, etc) and have never seen anyone place the deck numbers that Pontos has provided. 

 

Does anyone know if these are correct or incorrect to add? :confused:

 

I looked them up on various Sites and they appear to be Frame Damage Markers for the Deck. They are not Decals either as they are Dry Transfers. You will need to burnish them down and not treat them like Decals or it could cause some problems.....Cheers mark

HighDesertmodeler

Beautiful work so far.  Can’t wait to see the final product!  Thank you for sharing it’s progress!

 

Thanks for your comments my Friend much appreciated.....Cheers mark

Her Fitout is now underway. Work has started on her Bow and Stern. A/A stern Platform and some Ship's Boats have been added. Bollards and other Gear now onboard at the Bow. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

surfsup

I looked them up on various Sites and they appear to be Frame Damage Markers for the Deck. 

If you come across any photos or links on it that would be great.  Are you going to apply them on your build?

OK have started adding her Deck Gear. The Cable Reels are made from 4 Parts each and look very good. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Lookin' real good Mark. Ya see.....this is the reason I don't build ships. A friggin auto model takes me in the upwards of 6-7 months to complete. I can't imagine how long one of these would take. lol

mustang1989

Lookin' real good Mark. Ya see.....this is the reason I don't build ships. A friggin auto model takes me in the upwards of 6-7 months to complete. I can't imagine how long one of these would take. lol

 

 

Thanks for looking in Mate. 6-7 Months would be a very quick build for me.....Cheers mark

OK have started work on her Pagoda Mast. The Detail is great so far. Have added most of the P/E and the Linoleum Decks have been painted and Masked. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

lovely work as always mark , this is going to make a beautiful model mate .

Thanks Steve. Am really enjoying this Build so far. OK have basically completed her Bridge/Pagoda area except for some P/E Rails here and there. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Well this ship is turning out just fine so far. But I do have a question: Since you made her 'full hull' and have the screws added on and the hull slightly weathered; are you putting her in water? I figure you're not. Looking forward to the remainder of this build.

TigerII

Well this ship is turning out just fine so far. But I do have a question: Since you made her 'full hull' and have the screws added on and the hull slightly weathered; are you putting her in water? I figure you're not. Looking forward to the remainder of this build.

 

I am going to mount her on a Stand instead of a Water Base.....Cheers Mark

OK work has started on her Midships Area. Work on her Stack is almost complete. Will have some more soon.....Cheers Mark

Mark,

That surely is an amazing model. As usual, you’re doing great work and this will be superb when you finish.

Steve

agree with steve , mark . your ability with PE is amazing .

docidle

Mark,

That surely is an amazing model. As usual, you’re doing great work and this will be superb when you finish.

Steve

 

THanks Steve. I am really enjoying this Build also.....Cheers Mark

steve5

agree with steve , mark . your ability with PE is amazing .

 

Thanks Steve but there are far better People out there than me when it comes to P/E. I still make some howling mistakes.....Cheers mark

Have not posted for a while because of my work hours but I am still pushing along with her.

OK next update. Her A/A Superstructure is basically complete.

Her 6 Inch Turrets sans Barrels have been completed with added P/E ready for some Paint and Weathering.

The Lower Portions of her main 18 inch Turrets have been completed along with the Ammo Chutes.

The Main Turrets have been detailed with P/E awaiting Paint and Weathering

And finally the after Conong Position has been detailed with P/E awaiting Paint and installation.

With a change to my work Hours means I have less time at the Bench but I am still building her. Her Stack and Sondary Bridge have been completed along with her A/A Armament. Will have some more soon.....Cheers mark

OK her Hull and basic Superstructure are now together so the Fitout can now really begin. Will have more soon.....Cheers Mark

This is some SICK detail going into this build. 

Glad to see you back at the bench Mark. Others have already said how different this beast is constructed vs. the older model like the one I have. Great work so far! 

Steve