Space Cruiser Yamato

Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Space Cruiser Yamato

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:01 AM

Well thanks to Chris I pulled out an old kit I had in my stash for I guess over 7 years, of the Space Cruiser Yamato from the old TV show Starblazers. This kit is a 1/1000. I would have to say it's about 11" long.

I will post more pics as I build

Thanks for looking all

Have a GREAT day

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Yann Solo

Member since
March 2006
From: Drummondville, Quebec, Canada

Posted by Yann Solo on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:40 PM

That's an original one Dubau! It looks like a quick and easy build. Can't wait to see the final result. Whish brand is this?

No matter where you go ....... there you are.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:53 PM

It might me the orginal, I don't know. Can't find a date, everything is in Japanese and I can't read it Tongue [:P]

It's a BAN DAI

Anyone know of how I could find out how old this is ?

Thanks

Bud

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Yann Solo

Member since
March 2006
From: Drummondville, Quebec, Canada

Posted by Yann Solo on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:26 PM

I think it has been released in the 32nd century!!!!! Big Smile [:D]

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Dubau

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March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:42 PM

Geee and I thought it was the 47 LOL Tongue [:P]

Bud

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:45 PM

Post plenty of pics as you go Bud!...

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Cpt.Sponder

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June 2006

Posted by Cpt.Sponder on Thursday, August 24, 2006 2:35 AM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Post plenty of pics as you go Bud!...

Chris

indeed, please do! i really loved the progress pics from chris when build his. can't wait to see yours!

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dj898

Member since
December 2005
From: Down Under

Posted by dj898 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 4:21 AM

looks like one of old Bandai release given the box art

people living in glass colonies shouldn't throw nuclear stones.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, August 26, 2006 12:21 PM

Have not done to much to this, been out. But here are some more pics from what I did so for.

This kit has bad fit problems all over. so you might see a lot of putty, Tongue [:P]

Have a GREAT day all

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Dubau

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March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:10 PM

Here is one more pics I just took. You can see how small this is.

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, August 26, 2006 7:59 PM

Comming along nicely Bud..

And yes, if you want the shaded look, then spray it black and then the grey over the top lightly.. I few times until you feel happy with it..

Same with the red... You will work it out I am sure! Big Smile [:D]

But spray the top coat over the black from a distance.. Not right up close... You will know what I mean once you try it!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:30 PM

Well here is an update on the Argo. So for so good. I am still puttying and sanding so this is not the black base coat. Seems like Flat Black bring out the defects more.

I don't know how you guys do these so fast. I putty and sand and putty and sand and paint wait 24 hrs putty and sand paint and another 24 hrs and so on. What am I doing worng ? LOL Tongue [:P]

Have a GREAT day all

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:59 PM

Dubau wrote:
Well here is an update on the Argo. So for so good. I am still puttying and sanding so this is not the black base coat. Seems like Flat Black bring out the defects more.

I don't know how you guys do these so fast. I putty and sand and putty and sand and paint wait 24 hrs putty and sand paint and another 24 hrs and so on. What am I doing worng ? LOL

In all honesty.. Its how you hold your tongue!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:25 PM

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 2, 2006 9:36 AM

Well some more paint. I used Model Master "wood" for the deck and I will mask it off and repaint it black. I still have some seems to fix, but it's coming along.

Have a GREAT day all

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, September 2, 2006 6:26 PM

Oh good boy.. You are doing the deck "tan" too.. I think I have started a trend.. We are lucky that we dont have Star Blazer purits that nit pick about every detail, like we do in the Star Trek modeling world!.. Keep up the great work mate!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 2, 2006 6:58 PM

It's all you Chris. All I remember about the Argo is that it was Red on the Bottom and a Blue/Grey on top. I like what you did with the wood look "Tan ". It might look like and is LOL that I am just about copying you Chris. What can I say. I like your work.

Thanks all

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, September 2, 2006 10:13 PM

No, no, I dont mind you copying.. In all honesty, I just prefer it with a tan deck.. I understand that it isnt supposed to be, but I kinda wanted mine to stand out from the rest, and felt that it would give it a more real ship feel...

Post more pics, I am enjoying it!..

ps.. why do you call it the Argo?.. Is that what its called in the english version?... The red Japanese on the box says Yamato...

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:05 AM

Yea it was, here take a look at these links.

http://www.desslok.com/INFO/history.htm

http://www.kgwings.com/yamato/yamato.html

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Cpt.Sponder

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June 2006

Posted by Cpt.Sponder on Monday, September 4, 2006 2:40 AM

great pics bud! love this thread as i did with chris'..!! and those seams? seems to me there gone!! nice work!

i really have to fix my AB so i can continue on my f15 and trek models, meanwhile you keep me jalous with you yamato kay? i really love it!

s.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Monday, September 4, 2006 6:40 AM

Thanks, now this one is only 11" long. I still have a larger one in my stash. It's a 1/500. I think Chris's was bigger.

OK now more about size LOL Tongue [:P]

My kids have off from school for 4 days so I did not do anything more.

Tusday they go back WOOOOOOOOOT hehehe Party [party] so I will start back on it.

Thanks all

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, September 4, 2006 7:09 AM

You still havnt finished that F-15 Capt?.. Anyways, this is Buds thread, so lets leave that for the Aircraft forum...

Bud, my Star Blazers Yamato (Argo) Big Smile [:D]

was 1/500..

The bigger one you are thinking about is my 1/250 REAL Yamato Super Battleship!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Monday, September 4, 2006 7:18 AM

Oooo did your Space Cruiser Yamato model come with a model of a robot ? If so that's the same one I have, Hmmm I thought it was bigger.

Maybe I was thinking about the Yamato Ship. Well they both looks GOOD

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, September 4, 2006 7:50 AM

Yes, and that little robot once built, is actually a piggy bank!

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Monday, September 4, 2006 8:11 AM

LOL that's cool

Bud

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Cpt.Sponder

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June 2006

Posted by Cpt.Sponder on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 3:44 AM

chris, nope i wish!

ive been sick a few weeks, and i'm busy finding another job, also im very busy with my best friends wedding, another friend just bought a house which im helping getting ready to move in (i studied civil engineering..) i just moved to a new appartment myself, lots to do there also, etc etc. so as you can immagine, my moddeling is pressed back into the background for the moment.. also my ab is acting up (cant figure out if it's the compressor or the AB itself which is causin problems)

i did actually put the unfinished F15 on my telly so i see it everyday, to remind me to pick it up again as soon as i find the time..

i can't wait to get into the trek models i have on shelf, i really have to start those too. a quick summary:

3 enterprise box, deep space nine, USS rio grande, USS voyager, USS excelsior, and a few other boxes on their way. so i really have my work cut out for me eh?.. lol. i need more time...

oh well, lets worry about a job first, how else am i gonna pay for all that paint eh?

and may i say chris, those pics look GREAT!! too bad you cant just email me your skills..;-D

gr. s.

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AMT USS Excelsior:

AMT Deep Space Nine