UPDATE PICS: ARII 1/250 Yamato kit..

Chris_in_Japan

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From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

UPDATE PICS: ARII 1/250 Yamato kit..

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, August 7, 2006 1:57 AM

Hi Guys, my wife came home yesterday with a nice little present for me..

I model most things, and I would say I am a better than average modeler.. But when it comes to ships, I freeze with fright.. I have only modeled a small 1/800 Enterprise, and the small Yamato.. Not very well either I must say.. But the desire has always been there to do a big one...

Anyways, my wife always listened to me wanting to build a large Yamato one day to display in our entry... But as she has a model phobia, and runs when I talk about models, I never thought I would ever see the day that I would get a present like this from her...

Well she took our daughter to Toys R Us to get her some things, and as she puts it "doesnt know why" but passed through the model section.. As she passed through, she noticed a massive box, and then looked closer.. It was the 1/250 Yamato..

She just knew that I would love it.. She also commented on seeing the 1/350 Tamiya one, but realised that I would want to have the biggest one she could find.. She also knew that if she came home and told me about this model, then I would leave skid marks in the kitchen as I headed for the car.. So she thought she would save the petrol and just get it..

Well when she walked in the door with this thing, she just looked at me, and said"happy birthday".. It was my birthday last Saturday... My wife and daughter took me out for lunch for my birthday, so I was happy with that.. But to get another present was a nice treat..

Anyways, I wont be starting it for a bit, but does anyone have advice or info that they may be able to share on this subject.. If you have modeled the Yamato in other scales, I would still be very much interested in hearing from you.. Also, any reference sites that you know of would also be appreciated!.. I still cant get over the size of this thing. Its over 1m long.. And its just the right size for our entry!

Chris

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

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

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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Monday, August 7, 2006 2:22 AM

Wow looks like youve got your hands full Chris how long is a meter any how? So this what i found searching google a couple sites there a museum in Kure City Japan so here's a couple links.

http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~hiroshin/pictures/japan/hiroshima/hiroshima.html

http://album.nikon-image.com/nk/NK_ImageView.asp?key=555537&un=97313

Rob I think i can I think i can

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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, August 7, 2006 3:01 AM

Thanks for the links.. I just remembered the Kure site a few momments ago.. I must go for a drive this summer and see it.. Hmmm.. the wife also has holidays next week for Obon.. I wonder if she would like to go see a ship museum?? Pirate [oX)]

A metre is roughly a little over 3 1/3 feet long....

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

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

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, August 7, 2006 7:00 AM

Well, I just explained my plans to the wife about going for a drive.... She said that she would like to go for a drive up to Hiroshima on her holidays.. So there you have it.. I have the bestest wife in the whole wide world! Big Smile [:D]

Chris

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

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

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Gerarddm

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March 2004

Posted by Gerarddm on Monday, August 7, 2006 10:25 AM

That is a BIG puppy! It'll be interesting how long it takes you to complete her... I guess much will depend on what kind of detailing you undertake. Good luck with it and remember to post pics!

Gerard> WA State Current: 1/700 What-If Railgun Battlecruiser 1/700 Admiralty COURAGEOUS battlecruiser

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Fish-Head Aric

Member since
September 2005
From: Chehalis, WA

Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Monday, August 7, 2006 3:16 PM

Gawd that is a monster! Don't even wanna know how much it costs...

Well, if you give it the same, or more, attention that you did the Starblazers Yamoto, this should be one sweet, if long-time coming, model when done, eh?

~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, August 7, 2006 6:47 PM

Thanks guys.. Yes, very happy with this bad boy.. I think I will hold off from starting it, until after I come back from seeing the 1/10 scale Yamato in Kure City...

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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usmc1371

Member since
October 2005
From: Maryland

Posted by usmc1371 on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:08 AM

I got Nichimo's 1/200 Yamato. Unfortunately, I don't have place to display it. The hull is about 51 inches long. Diffently get the book "The Battleship Yamato" by Janusz Skulski. It has everything a modeller needs in it.

Jesse

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:09 AM

Chris,

I'd get in touch with John Snyder at White Ensign Models to see if there are any photo-etch sets out there or rumored to be in the offing. I've seen pictures of the super sets for the 1/350th Yamatos and they make an incredible difference in the look of the kits. Takes them right out of the toyish look if they are prone to look that way. As big as that kit is I think it might look a bit sparse right out of the box. I've always wanted one myself but figured it would take a couple of years to do it justice. Good luck and keep us posted.

Tracy

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:36 PM

Hi guys... I was thinking about scratching the rails ect.. But would prefer a set to it for me..

Cheers 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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ikar01

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October 2004
From: Orlando, Florida

Posted by ikar01 on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:54 PM

Why not convert it into the Starblazers version?

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:13 PM

He he he, actually, when I was doing the Star Blazers version, I was trying to make it look like the a real ship!.. I think thats why it turned out so well, I didnt want it to look like a cartoon model...

Anyways.. I have started on my REAL Yamato, and in between other projects, I have been doing bits and pieces here and there on it.. The biggest problem I had was joining the deck to the hull.. Lets just say they arent exactly compatible, and so alot of putty, and alot sanding was needed to smooth everything out.. Now you can't tell the difference, and it is starting to take on the life of a warship...

I have been building all of the seperate sections individually to avoid any breakage.. This is a big ship, and so I am having to throw it around a bit in order to work on it.. The biggest test for me, has been sitting down and masking up the deck.. Cutting a little piece here, a little piece there. A piece to fit here, and a piece to fit there.. It took me all morning yesterday, just to do the front section of the ship, and you can see that in yellow.. Trying to get the mind set to start on the aft section..

Everything is dry fitted and sitting there, to give me an idea of where I am at...

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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lolok

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March 2003
From: On the way to AC+793888

Posted by lolok on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 7:02 AM

Gold medal models do a dedicated set for this monster...Down side is it costs more than the kit...

I was lucky enough to build this ship over 15 years ago..Cutting it down to waterline was a MAJOR job with a black and decker and a diamond edged cutting wheel...

Unfortunately when my marriage broke up and I moved countries I had to leave it behind still gracing the wall of our living room..Mine was the Nichimo 1/200th version..with moving parts.

Jim Ryan Ex-Pat Limey in warsaw.Poland. " MENE,MENE,TEKEL U PHARSIN"

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Dubau

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March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Thanks guys.. Yes, very happy with this bad boy.. I think I will hold off from starting it, until after I come back from seeing the 1/10 scale Yamato in Kure City...

Chris

WOW ! NOW That's a Model Big Smile [:D] Ooo and Chris, yours is looking good too Laugh [(-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

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:34 AM

Yes, that 1/10 scale model is nice isnt it Bud... We had planned to go see it, but my daughter fell ill, and then the guy crashing into our house.. Maybe next year..

As for the aftermarket set, I am not going to go that far with this one.. Simply cant afford it, and again, maybe later on down the track.. This will be a purely OOB build..
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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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, August 18, 2006 6:43 AM

Slowly as she goes...

The red will be dulled down...

Chris

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

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

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Dubau

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March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Friday, August 18, 2006 8:42 AM

Looking GREAT Chris, But I have to ask, after you have done it, where are you going to put it Tongue [:P]

And I think you should show some photos of you masking and how you do things

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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smokinguns3

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June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Friday, August 18, 2006 5:18 PM

Chris by any chance do you know where a guy in the state's could get one of these big boy's at?And shes looking good.

Rob I think i can I think i can

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, August 18, 2006 7:19 PM

Hi smoke.. In all honesty, I really couldnt suggest a place in the States... If and when I have tried to google this kit, there is simply zero info.. If you really wanted it, then pm me, and then I would be happy to try and help you out with one from here for you.. Other than that I dont know where else to get it, sorry..

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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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 18, 2006 10:41 PM

smokinguns3 wrote:
Chris by any chance do you know where a guy in the state's could get one of these big boy's at?And shes looking good.

Seen em on Ebay, the Nichimo 1/200 scale one also but they can go for over $300....

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:01 AM

Yeah, thats the 1/200 Nichimo one..

This 1/250 ARII kit will set you back about $100, and I think that is a fair price for a kit over 3 feet long... And atleast they are in stock... Dont see any Nichimo ones around..

ps Bill.... This Yamato will be going into the entry of our home.. In Japan we have a special entry to take your shoes off, and we have a big hardwood shoe box that this bad boy will fit nicely on, and greet everyone as they come in..

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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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:56 PM

There is a 1/200 yamato on ebay right now, biddings at $88 as of this moment.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280018404923&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:28 AM

wolf66 wrote:

There is a 1/200 yamato on ebay right now, biddings at $88 as of this moment.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280018404923&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

AHHHHHH!!! Somebody bid on that Yamato, the one I won on Ebay last week went for $317, (which at the time seemed a good deal since you can't find them online for less then $400 as far as i could tell)

if this one goes for under a $100 I will freak.... : ( !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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, August 21, 2006 11:51 PM

Ok, slowly but surely.. Got most of it built, and have got the main paint down.. I am very happy with the way it has turned out.. It is just a matter of going back and adding all of the little pieces such as anti aircraft guns, reels, antenna's and what else needs to be added.....Also need to do some detail paint on the decking, and windows ect.. I have to also paint the protective covers on the canons...

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

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March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:38 AM

Chris, I must say , you are a PRO when it comes to Shading WOW She looks GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you going to be selling this one too ?

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 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:54 AM

Bud, the reason I decided to do such a large scale was because I plan to display it in our entry..

As for your comment regarding the shading, thank you.. Alot of practice.. Although these pics are just the basic.. I have an awfull lot of weathering and detail to ad to her...

After the guy crashed into our house, we have to have the front fixed, and because my father in law is doing the re-build, my wife and I have decided to renovate the entry aswell, so once that is done, I will be finishing up the Yamato, and it will be displayed in our entry with all of the other Japanese memorabilia that I have collected... So when you walk in you will see a beautiful Japanese display....

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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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 12:39 PM

Man that thing is big Chris looking real good.

Rob I think i can I think i can

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MBT70

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From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:25 PM

Hey ... I REALLY appreciate you sharing this project with us. A big-scale Yamato is sort of a holy grail for us battleship lovers and yours is coming along quite nicely. Please, please, please keep on posting your progress and I'd love to see how you display it once it's done. Ichiban!

You da MAN!

Life is tough. Then you die.

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:26 AM

Yeah, she is a mammoth beast Smoke... Smile [:)]

MBT70, thank you for your comments.. It really has been alot of fun, and a learning (enjoyable) experience aswell...

Here are a few more pictures of her.. The actual building is completed, but now I must start the teadious job of putting all the cables and wires on her.. I felt that because I didnt get the railing set, I should do a good job with the cables and wires.. I also have the decals and flags to complete also..

After looking at one of the pics, I need to dull down the deck, it appears a little shiny with the camera...

Cheers, 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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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:56 AM

Although not complete.. I just wanted to take a picture of where it will be displayed.. It will sit greeting everyone when they take their shoes off in the entry.. I also think a clear case will be needed..

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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