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    I have not published an update in a little while and thus, here are some progress. I am still working on the second gallery, trying to make it as similar as the first one, which is not exactly easy. But first, let me present how these are built, according to CAF, in their Session #5: If you manage to get anything out of these instructions, on a finished hull, you are really gifted !!! That is probably why the Internet abounds with pictures of the finished CAF Bellona.... (sarcastic grin). Below is my way of doing it, probably not the best but it works: This is the starting point. As you will see, I am not following the CAF Model instructions and have modified the parts (slightly) to fit my hull and simply because their way of doing it, does NOT work. The following part is soaked in alcohol and bent/pre-shaped to accommodate the multiple curves: It is then glued in place. As you can see, I have added a little strip to increase the length of that partition (1I-3): Then a couple more parts are glued on top as well as a strip in the front of the gallery: After a little bit of painting, things are looking much better. Here, Liquitex UltraMarine blue is used with a coat of Future Floor on top: We can now install the windows, which in turns will allow us to finish the sub-floor and planking of the rear quarterdeck: I started trying to cut the openings and after breaking two rungs, quickly decided to change strategy. Instead, I used Tamiya Sky Gray to paint the window glasses with a drop of Future Floor to bring some reflections to the window glass. You can see on the front window, the two rungs that snapped immediately. The reason these rungs break is that the CNC machine that built these frames did not go deep enough and left too much material between the rungs. The problem does not exist with the main rear window but only with the galleries windows. I may have to ask CAF to send me a replacement set for that specific window pane. Finally, the balusters/columns are installed. Painting the panes (versus cutting the openings) is a big time saver and actually the only viable option for these window frames. Yves
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    I am not sure that 1/350 would be easier than 1/200 kits. It is about the same amount of work and probably more tedious and delicate work with the smaller scale. The final result will be so much more impressive at 1/200 scale, if you have the room to display these mastodons. Yes, I agree that displaying a Bismarck, a Yamato and a Missouri all in 1/200 scale would be a major statement in a household. Yves
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    Ted, this link did a much better review of the kit. You may find the answers to your questions: http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/ijn/bb/Yamato-200-gal/200Yamato.htm Yves
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    I will be following these two threads when the time comes. Yves
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    Beautiful and timeless design. The perfect daysailer. Yves
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    Impressive work. I like the U shaped piece of metal to protect the hull and guns. Yves
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    The irony is that the MRC/Trumpeter kit is (was) way cheaper than any Nichimo kit available on Da-Bay for a long time. Now that the Nichimo speculation has ended, the MRC/Trumpeter kit is suddenly "expensive" by comparison. Yves
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    Peter, thank you for the contact information of the designer. That may come handy one day.... The bow provided in the CAF kit will not match your design and you will have to modify it heavily. CAF uses a cherry wood which is very nice. Yves
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    You have done a great job at replicating the old iron used for these naval appliances. Yves
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    Dies will not live forever. Actually, they get damaged relatively fast and this is why manufacturers issue the so called "New Tooling" on a regular basis. The Nichimo kit (50 years old) and the new Trumpeter kit (2022) are two completely different animals and have nothing in common. Yves
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    Will you be preparing a base made of bricks, to display it? Yves
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    Remarkable work of precision and tidiness. Yves
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    Superb.
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    I really like that distressed look on the wood. Makes it so much more realistic. Yves
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    The Session #1 is a good start, but you should consider getting Session #2 as well, as it will provide all the woods and special parts to cover the hull above the flotation line. I have described my impression of this kit in another thread HMS Bellona 1/48. By the way, the length is more like 1.2 meters or close to 5 feet with a reduced bowsprit. Yves
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    CAF Model also sells a 1/48th stove kit. All made of brass sheets. I am not sure if it is more detailed than the SYREN kit, or not. You can find pictures on my Build Log of the HMS Bellona. Maybe you could build both.... Yves
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    Seems like a very nice kit. The finished model is gorgeous. Yves
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    Well, we know for sure that Vanguard Models releases their kit infinitely faster than Amati.... Time to start saving !! Yves
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    Rob, The ladder are provided in the kit. Quite easy to assemble (you almost do not need glue). Then I stained them with some oak stain. The treenails are simply done with a mechanical (0.7 mm) pencil. They are sealed with multiple coats of Wipe on Poly. Yves
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    Mike, Yes that 1/10th scale model is located in the Japanese museum, commemorating the Yamato, if I am not mistaken. That model is incredible. Yves
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    Rod, this model is absolutely superb. Like you, I love the wood contrast with the beautifully painted hull and the brass pieces. It makes for a very traditional model and a museum piece, at the same time. Thank you for realizing this unusual and often left aside model, of a beautiful tugboat. Yves
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    A few pictures from a French Forum, showing the YAMATO in 1/100 scale, basically 8 times bigger than the Trumpeter model: The gentleman who built the Yamato, also built a few other battleships, all in 1/100 scale: Yves
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    It looks like your friend will have his finished model, in a short time. Great beginnings so far... Yves
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    I like that series of kit, especially their half hull submarine. They are great for dioramas or simply to display. I believe you can find figures of humans/girls that will fit inside certain machines. Yves
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    Great idea to display the double capstan: it is always an interesting piece to start a technical conversation. Yves

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