The Ship Model Forum

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:07 pm**

Started another one: New tool Yamato. Could not decide between Pontos and Lion Roar so I didn't! I have about 75 hours in so far. All parts have been removed from sprues, cleaned up and organized. I also did major work on the hull seem based on work I saw here by Koppalakki.

IMG_3549 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3551 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3552 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3556 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3557 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3564 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3570 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3572 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3573 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3574 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3575 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3576 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

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IMG_3578 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3580 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3581 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:35 pm**

This is going to be good!

Have you seen this thread on posting photos?
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1261

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:17 pm**

And, so it begins......................

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:32 pm**

Thank you guys! I figured out Flickr!

Posted: **Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:29 pm**

I can't wait to see more of your work.

Posted: **Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:49 pm**

Thank you Jim!

Posted: **Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:45 pm**

Joe is at it again and this time is even bigger!

at this rate you will need a bigger kitchen table soon

Looking forward to this!

Jose

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:28 am**

Nice! This could turn out pretty spectacular�

Have fun with this build!

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:08 pm**

Thank you Martin and Jose!

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:31 am**

Awesome! Will definitely follow your build!

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:10 pm**

Hi Joe

enough to spend good times

good luck on your new project

cheers
Nicolas

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:35 pm**

Thank you guys!

Posted: **Sat Oct 07, 2017 3:32 pm**

Hi Joe! I'm not a new modeler but I am very new to ship modeling. I have been a member of this board for a few years but rarely post as I don't feel I have anything to add to most threads. I am impressed by the work that everyone has posted in this area of the board. I have to say that when I saw this thread and opened it up, I was blown away. I absolutely love the organization that is going into this build. It is this behind-the-scenes look that a newbie like me can learn from. Like the others, I will be following along. I am looking forward to what you have in store.

Posted: **Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:18 pm**

Thank you John! Anything I can help you with let me know. By the way, I'm blown away all the time here by these crazy projects the builders post.

Posted: **Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:36 pm**

Who cares for organization when you can embrace the chaos!

Good luck with your project Joe!

Posted: **Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:35 pm**

Hey I owe you big time! That seem fix worked great!

Posted: **Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:09 pm**

Joe Simon wrote:Hey I owe you big time! That seem fix worked great!

Good to hear! From that on the kit is just smooth sailing fit wise!

Posted: **Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:44 pm**

Here is some more progress. When I add brass sheet decking to plastic I like to drill several holes in the plastic to allow the glue to get around. I use thin CA for the laminates.

IMG_3584 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3586 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

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IMG_3602 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3604 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

IMG_3605 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr