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Topic review - IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945
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Voyteque
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
I have ordered the 'new tool' version.

I've got tired of continuous bad fitting, mistakes in this old kit. Considering the number of aftermarket parts I have bought it was also a shame...

I have also ordered Skulski's book so we will see what will come out of it...

Anyway, good luck with Your build!

Jose, when You will have: 3 Kids, Wife and house than You will see! ;)
Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:45 am
J. Soca
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Joe Simon wrote:
Good to hear from you Jose!




Thanks Joe! i'm still around and will be around for as long as i like ships :heh: I know im not as active as i used to be but man, after getting married , going full-time , buying a house and becoming a dad life gets complicated. Wife wants another kid and i'm like going crazy with this little guy already.. Keep up the good work sir! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:



Jose :wave_1:
Post Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:11 pm
Joe Simon
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Thank you Larry! I do recommend the new tool. Having owned both it's no comparison. Keep in mind there is much conflicting information on Yamato even between aftermarket sets. There are 4 views on the AA shields on the 25 mms open mounts alone. Make a judgement call and don't get too caught up in getting every detail correct. Even Skulski and Tamiya differ on the number of open 25mms mounts (26 vs 28). I went with 28.
Post Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:50 am
GewoonWouter
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
New tool version defo is a great kit, though it has some flaws. Mind though, the Skulski book contains errors as well!
Post Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:26 am
Voyteque
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Thank You very much.

As I have been looking through the books on Yamato the greatest help will be: 'Super drawings in 3D - Yamato' from Kagero. I have already ordered this position.

Joe,
It looks that despite the fact it is a 'new tool' version, there are still many mistakes and parts needing correction...

I have the early version of the model and it is much worse. I am honestly thinking about buying the 'new tool' version. What is Your advice?
Post Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:07 am
steinerman
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Awesome work, Joe!! It is coming along beautifully! I don't know how you guys who build 1:350 boats do it. I have enough trouble with 1:200. I'd go blind, not to mention start raving mad, if it were any smaller.

You're going to have a real masterpiece when you get it finished.
Post Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:12 pm
Joe Simon
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
On eBay search Yamato Musashi Anatomy. I see one for $50.
Post Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:37 pm
GewoonWouter
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
I have the same one, it's called: Battleships Yamato and Musashi - Anatomy of the ship
Post Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:13 am
Voyteque
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Joe,

could You write the exact title of Skulski's book You are reffering to in this biuld?

I would like to buy this book and I only find the old release.

Thank You.
Post Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:56 am
Joe Simon
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Thank you!
Post Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:41 pm
Alex SZ1996
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
thats some sharp looking PE work there. looks great.
Post Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:35 pm
Dan K
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Good thing you didn't sneeze when laying all those parts out.
Post Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:36 pm
Joe Simon
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Thank you! Any question you have feel free to ask and good luck with the build!
Post Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:16 pm
Voyteque
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
I am watching Your work closely. Soon I will start my own build and what I see will be an inspiration!

Thank You for that.
Post Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:11 pm
Joe Simon
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Thank you Martin and Gewoon! Progress is steady at 10 hours a week. I only photograph when I have enough done. The paravanes were a pain and took about a week. Thanks again.
Post Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:30 pm
MartinJQuinn
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Joe Simon wrote:
More progress.

About time! :heh:

I especially like the way the main battery turrets are coming along, and your "barrel farm". Do you have to water those to make more barrels grow? :scratch:
Post Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:03 am
GewoonWouter
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Looking very good there Joe!

Those paravanes are things which left me frustrated and in anger when trying to assemble them :big_grin: Well done!
Post Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:53 am
Joe Simon
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More progress. I am assembling much of the Pontos add-ons. The secondary turrets are plated with Lion Roar sheets. The barrels and blast bags are Pontos.

ImageIMG_4683 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4722 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4723 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4729 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4730 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4734 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4735 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4736 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4738 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4742 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4746 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4749 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

ImageIMG_4753 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr
Post Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:33 pm
Joe Simon
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
Good to hear from you Jose!
Post Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:24 pm
J. Soca
  Post subject:  Re: IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945  Reply with quote
I tip my hat to you sir! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:




Jose :wave_1:
Post Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:05 pm

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