Scratch building/converting 1/350 Yamato to Spaceship Yamato

Ah, that question has been asked many times.  Some of my friends discussed this possibility as well.  The bottom line is that the real Yamato's hull is very different compared to the anime space version, as it's way flatter.  That doesn't mean you cannot or should not attempt it.  It just won't look like the anime ship.  But I have seen people's original takes on a lot of iconic designs that turned out well.  You need a game plan on how to integrate the wave motion cannon port on the bow and the big rocket engines in the back.

But hurry Star Force, Earth has only 365 days left...

Real G

But hurry Star Force, Earth has only 365 days left...

Just ask Lord Vader, I'm not real good with deadlines... LOL

I went looking online hoping I might see an example of someone attempting this, but so far no luck. If you know of anything like this I'd love a link!

Yeah I just got done trying to roughly match 2 3d models, one of the original Yamato and the spaceship version. Wow, lots and lots of differences in the hull all over the place, I knew some things would different, but damn :(

Kinda wish I had a 3d printer...

JimC2020

Kinda wish I had a 3d printer...

Acquiring a capable and inexpensive 3D printer is easy... learning the 3D design software and how to use it effectively for printing purposes, within the limitations of your printer - not so much!

I certainly wouldn't recommend a 1/350 Yamato as a starter project! (Space version or otherwise)

But if you do and stick with it, you'll be set for the rest of your life to create anything you can imagine. (But I'd start with the turrets)

In all seriousness they are great tools and versatile assets to have with scratch build projects. For a year or so I used both an Ender 3 filament printer (for large low detail parts) and an inexpensive = "small build area" resin printer (for small detailed parts)

Here's a couple of examples of how that looks:

   Loosely read thru the thread and I woukd like to offer some words of " advice".... NEVER give up on your dream project no matter how long it may take to complete. Your skills will be improved, your knowkedge of how things work will improve, and maybe..HOPEFULLY you'll have that AH HA moment and BANG ya got a model that WOWS the world.

    Modeling is a mararthon not always a sprint, I would love to build a 747SP " SOPHIA", I have decals, but the kit requires ALOT of surgery. My skils are close, my confidence nit so much but I still build...well try anyway.

     My long winded point is you are on the right track, asking questions, looking for encouragement, gathering materials. I wish you the best of luck.

     Perhaps trying a conversion of a cheaper, less detailed, or less expensive kit to give you a good foundation for the structural changes that will be required. Can't hurt, you will learn and probably drag a bunch of us along for the ride.

     Go Star Blazers!!

Not familiar so looked it up. Appears there are many versions of the Starship Yamato with some "easier" to do than others. A3d printer and some decent scratch building skills could make it happen. Don't think a Yamato kit would help for very much though. Maybe the main turrets.

Really good resource.

http://www.shipschematics.net/yamato/yamato_data.php?filter=EdfCapital

Thanks! The 3D modeling I can do pretty easily, I'm maybe not expert level, but pretty damn good. Translating that to real world parts... that's where it gets tricky. Definitely need to think about this. Looking at it, basing this on original model probably isn't going to help much.

Here's another question for folks,

I came across this, which is the modeling desing direction I'd want to head towards:

https://modelermagic.com/coming-soon-new-from-alain-rivard-prop-shop-star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199/

But I'm a little surprised at the lack of detailing? It just looks thick and plain. Am I being too picky, or am I missing something?

JimC2020

Here's another question for folks,

 

I came across this, which is the modeling desing direction I'd want to head towards:

https://modelermagic.com/coming-soon-new-from-alain-rivard-prop-shop-star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199/

 

But I'm a little surprised at the lack of detailing? It just looks thick and plain. Am I being too picky, or am I missing something?

 

 

 

My guess is it just looks plain becuase of the lack of paint. Some highlighting and shading would make it pop. The details are all there but you just can't see them.

On a sad note, Leiji Matsumoto, creator of Space Battleship Yamato, aka Star Blazers, has passed away at the age of 85.

Leiji Matsumoto, famed for 'Space Battleship Yamato' anime, dies at 85 | The Japan Times