IJN Yamato, 1/350, 1945 - COMPLETED

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:25 pm

Yamato with little brothers:

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garyrunnalls · Post by **garyrunnalls** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:50 pm

Fantastic work to say the least. I'm drooling over the quality of your pics, thanks for taking the time to post.

Strategos Augustus · Post by **Strategos Augustus** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:15 am

That is a heck of a war fleet.

They all look so amazing together.

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:36 am

Thank you gentlemen for your kind words!

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:38 am

Brilliant!

Alex SZ1996 · Post by **Alex SZ1996** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:03 pm

looking good. the others looks pro, so im sure Yamato will be as good.

Dan K · Post by **Dan K** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:50 pm

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 1:59 pm

Show off!!

(I'm just envious...)

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:37 pm

Thank you gentlemen! Martin I'll trade you my models for your hairline!

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:53 am

Joe Simon wrote:Thank you gentlemen! Martin I'll trade you my models for your hairline!

LOL - keep your models, thank you!

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:57 pm

Superstructure progress: Installed funnel on lower structure along with the associated platforms. Much progress on the main superstructure, but only test fitted onto main portion. Veterans searchlights and binoculars:

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GewoonWouter · Post by **GewoonWouter** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:33 am

That's looking good mate. And those veteran binoculars are a fine upgrade. I'll consider getting them as well.

Keep up the good work!

Dan K · Post by **Dan K** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:57 am

Very sharp, crisp, and clean. Keep going, Joe.

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:23 am

159 days until registration closes at the 2020 IPMS USA Nationals...you can do this!

Voyteque · Post by **Voyteque** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:51 am

Joseph, this is a great job not only on Yamato bit on the other ships too!

One technical question: How did You approach to funnel painting? How did You mask it? It looks sharp!

Keep on going! Your thread is the only reason why I do not show progress on my Yamato. You just do it do well!

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:48 pm

Thank you guys! Please don't refrain from posting on my account! I masked the funnel before putting in the piping and painted the piping to match the line by eyeballing it.

Joe Simon · Post by **Joe Simon** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:48 pm

Since Yamato was sunk 75 years ago today it seemed like a good time to post an update. I finished adding details to the main superstructure including the rigging. It's ready for installation.

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