Tom's Yamato Build

[tom1992]

Hi All,

This my build diary of the1:250th scale IJN Yamato partwork produced by DeAgostini UK.
please see pictures.

IJN Yamato after month 1 (complete)

IJN Yamato after minth 1 (turret)

IJN Yamato after month 1 (main command structure)

Just from this first issue, i am rather dissapointed with the build quality of this partwork
there are a few reasons for this,
1.the model does'nt allow for R/C conversion
2.the model frames are located on the keel plate using pips instead of slots
3.when you attach the frames to the keel plate (appart from being in consistent) they leave a gap about 3mm wide between them and the keel plate which will take alot of sanding when the planks are fixed

I'm not sure if the last point is supposed to be like that or not i shall have to wait and see

Having said all that about the hull woodwork, the superstructure is make of white metal and is actually of a rather good quality!

keep subscribed for updates, thanks for looking,
tom

[Mark]

Nice start Tom. I was wondering what that model was like.

[tom1992]

Hi,

Thanks mate, its an ok kit really its just i woud make a few changes if i were deagostini i hope you see what i was getting at!? but anyway we shall see how it turns out.

keep an eye out on this space
tom

[Julian]

Nice 1 Tom, a good start

[tom1992]

hi,

Thanks mate,

tom

[denzel]

I like it....... I missed the Bismark,loving the Hood and thinking of starting The Yamato

[tom1992]

Yeh go for it mate! or you might like the akagi aircraft carrier? it looks a good'n

regards,
tom

[denzel]

Yeh go for it mate! or you might like the akagi aircraft carrier? it looks a good'n

regards,
tom

Tempted................

[tom1992]

so was i for a while.......... still am actually my bank manager might not like the idea though

[denzel]

Thank you for your order.

You can now sit back, relax, and wait for your delivery, which will be with you within 14 days.

signed up for the Yamato.................

[tom1992]

good' o enjoy, she'll make a fine model i'm sure

[denzel]

good' o enjoy, she'll make a fine model i'm sure

I will be keeping both eyes on your build Tom...............

[tom1992]

Yay, i've got myself an audience

[denzel]

Yay, i've got myself an audience

Or a stalker.......................

[tom1992]

nice

[tom1992]

Here are a couple of pics of the super structure bits of issues 2 and 3 that i still have to do.

issue 2 super structure bits


Issue 3 super structure bits


ive got to file them or sand paper them smooth then primer them and then paint them and finally glue them to the rest of the super structure.

stand by for progress report

tom

[tom1992]

Hi Guys,

see pics of progress,

this is a pic of the many little binoculars i have to fit to the observation deck I HATE HORRID LITTLE FIDDLY BITS!!!


These are pics of the bits stuck to double sided low tack masking tape.


pieces now primed and ready for top coat of sea grey.


here are some pics of the various bits fitted.


and some pics of the fitted binoculars,


and now some pics of the bridge up to date,

and one of the finished range finder,


and last but not least the parts for issue 3 have just arrived.



thanks,
tom

[denzel]

Hi Tom.............looks like I have a lot to do,that issue are you on?

[tom1992]

Hi,

I've almost finished issue 2 the bits you see in the last to photographs are the bits for issue 3

and yes there is an awful lot to do in each issue. think of it like this, hachette do their issues weekly but DeAgostini do theirs monthly but their monthly has the same bits to cover 4 weeks of hachette issues............... does that make sence??

[denzel]

Yes...........I think so......................I will know more in 13 days