bucketfoot-al wrote:You're welcome, Atma - but I created a bunch more after I figured out how to extend them up to 20 sec in length; Try these on for size:
Atma wrote:
Anyway, Fujimi is releasing a limited IJN Yamato with the IJN Akagi in the same box in 1/700, this release is of limited run.
Hi all, is it already known which of the Fujimi Yamato versions will be included in this pack? No details yet at http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10185779 or elsewhere.
And BTW - are there any expectations about a TOTAL NEW MOLD 1/700 Yamato (from Fujimi or others) in the near future? One would think that the time may be coming for the most well-known IJN warship, and considering the recent 1/350 Tamiya release...
Still more Yamato battle gifs - note the last three below - I am getting better at splicing - check them out - Yamato vs. johnston and Yamato vs. Gambier Bay:
I haven't signed into this thread in nearly 3 years since my modeling interests have been else where. Is the Anatomy of the Ship volume on Yamato still considered a valid reference, or has it become outdated? I remember being told by a guy at Hobbytown a few years ago that most of it is now considered to be in error.
Atma wrote:
Anyway, Fujimi is releasing a limited IJN Yamato with the IJN Akagi in the same box in 1/700, this release is of limited run.
Hi all, is it already known which of the Fujimi Yamato versions will be included in this pack? No details yet at http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10185779 or elsewhere.
Thomas E. Johnson wrote:I haven't signed into this thread in nearly 3 years since my modeling interests have been else where. Is the Anatomy of the Ship volume on Yamato still considered a valid reference, or has it become outdated? I remember being told by a guy at Hobbytown a few years ago that most of it is now considered to be in error.
Not all, it has a few critical error like th shape of the AA platforms in the turrets for the 1944 and 1945 period an some position of the light is wrong. Still a good reference for an early war build but in general it needs some re-writing.
Thanks for that information. The new 1/350 kit I believe represents the ship in April of 1945. I don't have one yet. I have both the original Tamiya 1/350 Yamato and Musashi kits, and don't want them to go to waste. I would like to bash them together to make a Lyete Gulf Yamato, or even an as built December 1941 version. Any recommendations? Also, how do the hull details on the old 1/350 kit compare to the new kit? It would be nice if they looked consistent with each other.
Looking over some drawings in the Anatomy of the Ship volume on Yamato, it looks as if Tamiya's 1/350 Musashi kit out of the box will give a 1944 version of the Yamato. Am I dreaming?
Hey guys, does anyone know what all lifeboats were carryed on Yamato during op. Ten-go? I know they got rid of most of them but I also know they did keep a few. Anyone know what life bouts were left behind and which boats were kept for Ten-go?
By the way, the Battle of Midway box from Fujimi is out: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10185779
It includes the new tooled 1/700 IJN Akagi and and early war 1/700 IJN Yamato.
redoctober27 wrote:Hey guys, does anyone know what all lifeboats were carryed on Yamato during op. Ten-go? I know they got rid of most of them but I also know they did keep a few. Anyone know what life bouts were left behind and which boats were kept for Ten-go?
Everything I have read states that she carried NO boats into her final battle.
bucketfoot-al
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Thomas E. Johnson wrote:Well I broke down and ordered the new Tamiya 1/350 kit and Lion Roar upgrade set for it. Anything I should be warned about?
Just alot of fantastic little parts, plastic and metal. I can't wait to get started on this one but I have to finish the four that have been started. have fun and keep us updated on your progress.
