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I have now completed adding the strakes to the starboard side of Yamato's hull framework. It looks rough and uneven at the moment which is to be expected. I should be able to complete adding the remaining strakes to the port side in the next couple of days (or so). Once I have added all the strakes the hull can then be marked out and sanded (and filled) smooth, using the various templates provided to ensure the correct profile along the length is achieved. I think the sanding and filling process will take some time to get right. I have noted the problem strake toward the keel on the following picture, which I have now sorted out due to a bad glue joint.
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I have made more progress on the hull planking. I have now completed the stern area. I only have the final few top strakes to add. The fun and games then starts with the hull sanding. Templates have been provided to help check the shape of the hull during the sanding process.
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I have continued to make good progress on both the superstructure and hull planking. The quality of some of the die cast parts is a concern, one part arrived badly warped, it has an approx. 3mm displacement. I could use the part but it would require a lot of filing and filling with epoxy resin. I have been in contact with the supplier and they have ordered a new part. Photo of warp part WIP Superstructures I am finding the detailed planking instructions very odd and goes against what I would normally do. I should be able to completed the hull planking in the next few days all being well. Planking progress photos
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Better quality every time, my experience with poor quality materials from Model Space confirms that in my opinion
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I have added a few more hull planks today. I thought I would share my method for doing this. The instruction manual requires 5 planks are fitted at a time. I started by measuring and cutting the 5 planks to the correct length. I then added a chamber to the top edge of the planks to ensure the edges line up when fitted to the hull. The next task was to make the pin holes and then to add the pins. I made a small hand made tool to make the holes. The first plank was then glued and pinned in place, ensuring it was correctly positioned on the hull frame. I then repeated this process for the 4 remaining planks, using clamps to close the gaps between the planks and where necessary using the pins to help secure the planks.
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I have started the hull planking, added 5 strakes each side. I have been following the instructions in the manual. To ensure the gaps are maintained at the bulkheads, scrap pieces were used as spacers.
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I do have a commission build for a local bistro so I'm looking for a nice model for them. Flirt is on my radar as is Alert.
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My IJN Yamato 1/250 scale model kit arrived 5 days ago. I have now completed the basic hull frame assembly. Once I have attached the bow assembly (also completed) to the hull frame assembly I can then start work on the hull planking. I am also making good progress on the bridge assembly.
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More work undertaken today on the bridge and hull Bridge Work I have added some more bridge parts. I made another small wooden jig (10mm one edge and 11mm the other edge) to support one piece as the epoxy resin sets. Hull Assembly I have now glued the majority of the hull bulkheads in place. I still have a slight issue with the warped keel support piece but it is almost straight. I'm just giving it one more clamping (after soaking in water).
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I have sorted out the issue with the gun range finder and using epoxy resin, fitted both parts to the main gun assembly. I also fitted the flag signalling deck to the bridge assembly. This took a bit of time to get correctly positioned. I made a small wooden jig to aid the clamping of the deck as the epoxy resin cured. I tested fitted the range finders to the command post, they required a bit of filing before the could be located in the fixing holes. I added a some small wooden strips to help fix the warping issue with the base plate and also applied some wood glue and clamped the two edges. I also marked the position of the bulkheads and support frames to assist me to correctly pin the bulkhead. Finally I clamped the warped keel support, after I had soaked it in water. This seems to have sorted the problem.
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There is quite a bit of wood required for the hull assembly, especially when the hull and deck planking has been added which I think will balance the weight between the hull and the die cast super structures.
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Today I have started the build in earnest. First task was to dry fit the hull parts. Everything went together without any issues and the Yamato is going to be a big model. There are two parts which are warped however. One is one of the base plates which can be rectified when the bulkheads are glued and pinned in place. The other part is keel of stern part. I will probably have have to straighten this piece before it is fitted in place. I fixed the bridge misalignment issue. This turned out to be an easy task as I was able to file a little bit off the locating pins. I also looked at the first big gun. There are a couple of minor issues that needs to be addressed. The first one is the wooden based plate is a tad to big and a couple of the edges need to be trimmed. The second issue is one of the two range finders does not fit in the slot provided so will require a bit of filing to sort that out.
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It is not a cheap kit to buy, looking at other examples of this build, there are not too many build issues to contend with. There is a lot more detail to add to the bridge and the slight misalignment would not be noticeable when complete. However better to correct it, if possible, in my opinion.
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First problem encountered. There is a slight alignment issue with the bridge assembly due to position of the locator pins. It is only a fraction out but it does not look right as the right side is lower than the left. I have a few different options in mind to sort this out which I will experiment with.
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Starting a new project which is bit of a departure from my previous projects. I have bought (and received) the full kit for the 1/250 scale model of the IJN Yamato. This is mixture of standard wooden hull construction, photo etched parts and die cast metal parts for the superstructures and guns, etc. I have had to sort through the delivery and I believe I have received all the parts, there were 90 different packs. The kit does not include a build manual but this is available on line in pdf format as 22 separate files. I have printed out the first 12 files. I have been following the progress made by John Builds Iconic Military Models on his YouTube channel, who is currently building this model. This is going to be a great help. There is also an official build log on the Model Space forum which will also be checked from time to time. The first picture is the first 16 packs, 4 packs required per build file document. The next picture shows my workstation which is ready for me to start work.
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I have the proxon lathe and it has been an invaluable tool for production of masts, yards, booms, etc.
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I have not done an update for a while. I have decided to take a different approach and I plan to only part rig the build. The rigging instructions are very easy to follow but with my poor near vision, and my extra large hands I'm been finding it a challenge. Also I have a new project starting shortly with a 1 / 250 scale build of the Yamato.
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Good work so far. I have the kit on order so hope to start work on my build shortly. Have you watched John's YouTube Yamato build videos?
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I taper the edge of the thread but cutting at approx. 45 degrees across the thread which really helps. I normally run a 0.6mm micro drill through the 3mm block holes which seems OK for the most part but I have increased the micro drill bit size to 0.7mm when the thread is 0.25mm which seems to have done the trick.
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I have now finished adding the boom and gaff. I did have to redo the boom because I made a fundamental rigging error with the boom topping lift rigging, as I took it through the wrong double block on the main mast. I did find it difficult threading the 0.25mm natural thread through the 3mm single blocks even when the end was hardened with ca, but eventually found a workable solution. As I have said before I'm not very good at rigging, or taking photo's but I'm getting a bit better at the rigging.
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My progress is slow at the moment. I have finally installed both the rudder and the main mast so today I started work on adding the boom prior to fitting the shrouds. As can be seen from the plan sheet there is a nice double block assembly required for the boom topping lift. This took a little bit of time and effort to get the loops on the blocks, but it was not as difficult as I first feared and the boom was fitted and the topping lift added without to many problems. I just need to finish off belaying the drop. I have positioned it around the belaying pin, but I needed to take a break so will come back to it tomorrow to finish it off and add the other boom rigging. I will also add and rig the gaff in the next few days before I start work on the main mast shrouds. I realised that I had not fitted the cleats to the stern patterns so it was a bit tricky drilling the holes with the tiller and cannons in situ, but I took my time and managed it without incident.
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I have continued work on Speedy, at a much slower pace due to the nice weather which means working in the garden. Also I do not enjoy the shroud work and I can always find a good reason to put off starting. I have finished making the main mast and will start with the standing rigging over the next few days. According to the manual and rigging plans I should start with the shrouds. However when looking at the build photos the gaff and boom were fitted to the main mast by Chris prior to the shrouds. I think this makes sense as space will be limited once the shrouds have been added.
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Your diagram is similar to the method used in Donnie's YouTube video and as shown Lennarth's excellent book. I did struggle to replicate this. I think I need to spend some time practising to be able to rig in this manner. I know what I did was not correct and looks a bit messy but it the best I can do at the moment. The biggest problem I had was the catharpins, but after much swearing, several refits I got to a workable solution for this build.
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