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    WBlakeny got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Hi Christian, this is a single planking. But the planking is much easier versus the planking of the period ships.
     
    And yes, there's going to be a lot of sanding and filling afterwards. Also i'm trying to figure out how i'm going to simulate the plating.
    I've been thinking of different stuff, like yoghurt cans, soda cans, paper, copper tape...   I guess i'll have to try them out on a piece of wood and then decide what to use.
     
    Daddyrabbit, concerning your question of the PE. There's already a lot of PE along with the kit. But there are some things missing. Like the platforms on the backside of the tower for instance. I'll be buying some other PE to build up the details.  Another example are the ladders, i don't like the ones that are given along. I'll definitely change them as well.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Canute in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thank you daddyrabit
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Bishophobbies in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Canute in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Hi Christian, this is a single planking. But the planking is much easier versus the planking of the period ships.
     
    And yes, there's going to be a lot of sanding and filling afterwards. Also i'm trying to figure out how i'm going to simulate the plating.
    I've been thinking of different stuff, like yoghurt cans, soda cans, paper, copper tape...   I guess i'll have to try them out on a piece of wood and then decide what to use.
     
    Daddyrabbit, concerning your question of the PE. There's already a lot of PE along with the kit. But there are some things missing. Like the platforms on the backside of the tower for instance. I'll be buying some other PE to build up the details.  Another example are the ladders, i don't like the ones that are given along. I'll definitely change them as well.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from WackoWolf in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Hi Christian, this is a single planking. But the planking is much easier versus the planking of the period ships.
     
    And yes, there's going to be a lot of sanding and filling afterwards. Also i'm trying to figure out how i'm going to simulate the plating.
    I've been thinking of different stuff, like yoghurt cans, soda cans, paper, copper tape...   I guess i'll have to try them out on a piece of wood and then decide what to use.
     
    Daddyrabbit, concerning your question of the PE. There's already a lot of PE along with the kit. But there are some things missing. Like the platforms on the backside of the tower for instance. I'll be buying some other PE to build up the details.  Another example are the ladders, i don't like the ones that are given along. I'll definitely change them as well.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Baker in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from mtaylor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thank you daddyrabit
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from coxswain in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from hexnut in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Mirabell61 in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny reacted to Ian B in President by WBlakeny - FINISHED - Sergal - 1/60   
    great little boat :D
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    WBlakeny reacted to Liberto in President by WBlakeny - FINISHED - Sergal - 1/60   
    Hi friend, I like your corsair, despite the difficulty of the small measure of this ship, is very successful. I congratulate you Liberto
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    WBlakeny reacted to CDW in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    A big difference in the hull, now compared to when you started. Great job!
     
    PS: How does the photo etch that came with you kit look? Does it appear sufficient to get a good finished result or would more be better?
    The reason I asked is because I've been seeing some 1:250 Yamato photo etch sets on Ebay recently and am wondering if I should get a set. I don't think my kit part installments have included the kit photo etch yet for me to compare.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Canute in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    I've finished building up the frame.
     

     
    With the aid of a laser i've checked of the stern is still in the good alignment with the stem.
     

     
    Then i've checked the bulkheads with starboard versus port. I've noticed some errors here and there of approx 1 mm.
    Perhaps negligable, but i wanted them corrected. I've marked the errors in red.

    To correct these flaws, i used some old planks of 0.5 mm i had lying around from old kits.


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    WBlakeny reacted to Barbossa in HMS Diana By Barbossa - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - The 1794 Attempt   
    Crowsfeet ? I love them
    For the interested : the euphroe-blocks are made of styrene. Walnut was not an option
    I fixed 2 small sheets of 0,5 mmm and one of 0.25 mm in the middle : thas was (more or less)  the suitable thickness.
    A needle and a pin to obtain the best possible alignment to fore the 0.8 mm holes
    The paint is from  the Acrylico Vallejo-brand and the 311 colortype is until now the closest to wood, at least in my opinion, some more filing before assembly and that was that.
    Here's the pics (part I)








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    WBlakeny reacted to RGL in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC   
    Next is the foredeck, wash added, then drybrushed to bring out detail. Once it sets I can start on rust, chipping and grime etc.
     
    The rear aircraft deck next, same thing. Eventually I will drybrush the railings silver to show wear.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from CDW in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC   
    Your paint job makes it so real! Nice, very nice.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from mtaylor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thank you Carl, it's what i'm trying to achieve.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Bishophobbies in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thanks Christian
     
    I've progressed on the frame of the ship.  Almost there.
     


     
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Canute in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thank you Carl, it's what i'm trying to achieve.
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thanks Christian
     
    I've progressed on the frame of the ship.  Almost there.
     


     
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thanks Christian
     
    I've progressed on the frame of the ship.  Almost there.
     


     
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    WBlakeny got a reaction from mtaylor in IJN Yamato by Wblakeny - DeAgostini - 1/250   
    Thanks Christian
     
    I've progressed on the frame of the ship.  Almost there.
     


     
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