Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, August 31, 2006 2:00 AM

Scott, in all honesty, I have never seen the Doyusha one, so cant compare.. Where abouts are you. I may be able to help you out with getting an ARII one..

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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M1 A1 A2 Tanker

Member since
August 2006
From: Amherst, MA

Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:50 AM

Hey
Guys

First let me says that model looks AWESOME!!! Your doing a wonderful job. But I was wondering is the Doyusha 1/250 Yamato the same kit? Just wondering because that kit is available where I'm having trouble finding the Arii 1/250 one.

Thanks
Scott

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:18 AM

I sure do, and it is in the current post that I have going on in the Aircraft forum!

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, August 27, 2006 9:12 AM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:

I am going back to my first love for my next build (WWII aircraft) and it isnt Japanese!

Chris

NO WAY Not Japanese................. Laugh [(-D]

That's cool. Do you know what you are going to build ?

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, August 27, 2006 8:53 AM

Well I dont know about that mate.. But thank you for the compliment...

I am going back to my first love for my next build (WWII aircraft) and it isnt Japanese!

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, August 27, 2006 8:03 AM

Yea that one, I meen your should be there too, that's how good it is WELL DONE

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 7:55 PM

Oh you mean the Kure museum 1/10 Yamato Bud... I got ya now mate..... Wasnt sure what you were talking about for a bit there...

But yes, that 1/10 museum piece is awsome!..

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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Tecs

Member since
February 2006
From: Bedford, England

Posted by Tecs on Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:55 PM

Its a bit late but this guy has some great detail pics of the ship.

http://www.naritafamily.com/Scalemodel/reference/yamato/page_01.htm

The guy is a master modeler as well, and I always stare in awe at his creations as well as use his site as a reference.

Looks good so far by the way.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:33 AM

Well Chris I just tryed to look for the link to the page I was talking about. It was Hmm I would have to say 200 or 300 foot Model of the Yamato where people could walk about it. Hmm just can't find that page. O Well I was saying that yours is as good at that one and both should be there.......

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 10:15 AM

This is the the BIG scale Yamato Bud?....... Smile [:)]

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, August 26, 2006 9:53 AM

And yet another Masterpiece from Chris WOW !!!!!

That should be right next to that BIG Scale Yamato you linked on that other post.

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 9:17 AM

Thanks smoke.. She has really come alive with the wiring I think.. I am glad that I have decided to add it.. It was looking a little plaine without anything added.. Sometime down the track, I will come back to it, and ad the railing set..

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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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Friday, August 25, 2006 9:15 PM

She shoure is looking good Chris cant wait to see this monster done.

Rob I think i can I think i can

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, August 25, 2006 8:34 PM

Funny is me MBT70 Big Smile [:D]

Cant be letting all my secrets out........

I have started on the wiring, and have a lot of wiring to do... But I took a few pics of my progress...

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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MBT70

Member since
March 2004
From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:25 AM

You a funny guy ... hyuk!

Life is tough. Then you die.

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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 5:54 PM

I will just say that there are 11 herbs and spices..... Big Smile [:D]

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 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:03 AM

OK Chris, after looking at some of your builds, I can only think of one thing on how you did your weathing. Please let me know if I am right and if not please let me know how you did it.

You paint your model black and lets say the outer coat is red. You would spray in between the panel lines heavy and lighter with the panel lines are.

Am I close ?

Thanks

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 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:51 AM

Yea I know you do have some more things to do on her, But OMG Man............ That is SWEET

Can't wait to see more

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 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:17 AM

Thanks Bud... But she is only half done.. I have all the wiring to do yet, and I also need a clear case for it!... It is also still missing the rising sun flags....

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 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:52 AM

What can I say but " OUTSTANDING "

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 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:44 AM

More pics...

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

Member since
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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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
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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MBT70

Member since
March 2004
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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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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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
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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Dubau

Member since
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

Member since
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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