This model has been recently finished, but if the Moderators allow, I will now afterwards write a short build history. Due to persistent health issues, this project took longer than planned. And as most of Yamato class fans know, this version is not the best model from Tamiya (in many cases historically incorrect plus poor quality in many parts), probably due to lower technology level during 1970s & 1980s.
This was actually the first kit I bought when I decided to restart this great hobby. But after doing some research in the web and seeing the quality of todays modelling (eg. masterpieces from my fellow Finnish modeller "Koppalakki"), I decided that I needed some practise before I can tackle this monster. Also, it is easy to say now, that if I had known that Very Fire is going to release their new version of Musashi, I would never had bought the old Tamiya kit. Furthermore, I made the mistake of buying Eduard's PE sets instead of Flyhawks (or Pontos) comprehensive set. So, in the end I had to purchase several generic PE sets from Flyhawk, FStar, Infini and Tamiya, which was even more expensive. Additionally, I purchased a wooden deck from Pontos, binocular set from Bunker Studio, barrels from Aber plus used boats from Tamiya IJN Utility Boat Set and planes from Hasegawa IJN Ship-borne Seaplane Set A. Altogether there were more than 2000 PE parts plus around 200 other extras, so not a kit for beginner
!I will divide the story into 5 categories: Hull + Deck & superstructure + Armament + Rig + Auxiliaries, just to make it more readable. And this will not be in chronological order.
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, the list was a huge help although I was so lazy that I did not correct all the issues (left away numbers 4 & 14-17).
!). Used mostly products from AMMO Mig (MIG-1208 Rainmark Effects & MIG-2010 Scratches Effects) plus AK Interactive (AK027 Slimy Grime Light, AK304 Brown Streaking Grime for Red Hulls & AK306 Salt Streaks for Ships). Final touches with AMMO Mig DryBrush paint MIG-0612 Rust.
). But the end result is impressive.