Space Cruiser Yamato

Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, September 18, 2006 6:22 AM

Kudos Bud

Looks good bro. Just think, when you start the bigger one, you can do it with the wood deck Big Smile [:D]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:57 AM

Thanks Chirs, but I think now that I should have done the deck a Wood. O well next time.

And I was wondering where you were of late.

How about some pics.

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 16, 2006 6:52 AM

Great job Bud!!.. She came out good..

I saw another 1/500 version of this one, and thought about picking it up.. But I have been working on 3 Gundam mobile suits, thats why I have been very quiet of late..

Again, you did a sweet job on her 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 Friday, September 15, 2006 10:33 AM

OK it's all done. I got the wings on and the stand painted. Enjoy I did Big Smile [:D]

Thanks 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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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:14 AM

Great job

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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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 9, 2006 6:36 PM

No it's not from Captain Harlock. It's from Starblazers. I looked up captain Harlock becouse I had no idea what that was LOL Tongue [:P] I do now Big Smile [:D]

Thanks for looking

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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m1garand

Member since
November 2005
From: Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted by m1garand on Saturday, September 9, 2006 6:28 PM

Bud,

That looks great! Is that from captain Harlock? I grew up watching that cartoon in early 80's. Always wanted that same kit back in the days.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:12 PM

OK all most done with this one. I'll tell you, working with the little gun's is a PAIN IN THE Censored [censored] Angel [angel]

I still have touch up work to do on her and I have to add 3 more things to her.

But this is what I have so for.

I was trying to do what Chris did with the shading. I tryed 2 time and you can just about see it. BUT I tryed. As time gos on I will get it.

I also changed the deck from Wood Look to all Grey. Everthing was just to small and things were cracking on me.

I still like it and one day soon I hope to do the big one I have.

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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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:41 AM

So far so good Bud Thumbs Up [tup]

Keep it up & remember, Practice makes perfect Be patient bro and work at it and it will get to where you want it Wink [;)]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:14 AM

Chris, I do have someone to ask. How to you make your stands for your plane's ?

And I am going to repaint the Argo black and try again Big Smile [:D]

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 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:30 PM

You'll get there bud.. Patients 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 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:30 PM

OK here are some more pics. I see what you are doing with the shading Chris. I tryed it and it came out so so.

I might spray it all black again and try over.

But here is the Grey.

Have a GREAT night 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

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:13 AM

Wife and kids where home for 4 days. Kids go to school today and wife out to work, so I will work on it today

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 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:08 AM

Any progress updates there Bud....

Very interested how you have come along since doing the deck!..

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

Member since
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.

REVELL F-15 strike eagle

AMT USS Excelsior:

AMT Deep Space Nine

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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

" 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 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 7:09 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 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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Cpt.Sponder

Member since
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.

REVELL F-15 strike eagle

AMT USS Excelsior:

AMT Deep Space Nine

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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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]