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MFH 1/700 scale Ultimate Kit Japanese Battleship Yamato Build Diary Options
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#1 Posted : 22 August 2017 20:45:43

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BigGrin Hi All

The build starts here, a full review of the kit can be found here:-

http://forum.model-space...amp;m=252600#post252600

Life colour do two IJN paint sets I have set one with set two on the way.

The first thing to do was to clean up the hull casting by removing the sprue remnants and any very slight edge casting marks.

This done we start on the first of the etch namely the Degaussing bar/strip that countered magnetic mines, The strip is about 0.5mm wide and in several parts that need to be attached to the hull. Next the crew bar was added. Before painting the hull the rudders and propellor shafts need to be added you can see the rudders fitted.

The first of the internal etch compartments has been made up.

More soon.

AndyCool
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#2 Posted : 22 August 2017 23:47:57

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Hi Andy
This looks like an interesting build and looks very detailed with all that PE. Definitely going to follow this one.
Happy building
David
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#3 Posted : 23 August 2017 06:55:50

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Interesting build - nice start!
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#4 Posted : 23 August 2017 09:26:15

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Will be following this one Andy!Cool

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#5 Posted : 23 August 2017 10:44:45

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You do find some very interesting builds Andy. This is another one I will be following. Great start.BigGrin

Mark
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#6 Posted : 23 August 2017 16:31:32

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Great start Andy Drool

The PE is looking great Drool Cool
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#7 Posted : 23 August 2017 19:15:36

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Hi very neat and tidy start.look forward to next update.cheers mick BigGrin
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#8 Posted : 23 August 2017 19:50:46

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BigGrin Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone
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#9 Posted : 23 August 2017 20:03:01

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Good to see your build underway. Great start.

Graeme
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#10 Posted : 23 August 2017 22:56:00

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Very nice start with plenty of pics. Thanks Andy

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#11 Posted : 23 August 2017 23:11:10

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BigGrin Thanks for looking in and your comments bothCool
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#12 Posted : 23 August 2017 23:16:27

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BigGrin Hi All

The stand has had any burrs /casting marks removed, the hull has had the prop shafts added and then all the parts have had a coat of undercoat. Next it's the preparation of the steam turbines and internal parts.

More soon.

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#13 Posted : 26 August 2017 10:16:27

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BigGrin Second paint set has arrived I now have all the correct colours for the aircraftCool
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#14 Posted : 27 August 2017 19:15:05

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BigGrin Hi All

Lots of undercoating and top coating going on at the moment the cast metal stand [included in the kit] was undercoated and then sprayed semi-gloss black. The hull is highly detailed so the red anti-fowling was first sprayed then masked of ander the upper hull sprayed with IJN Cure Arsenal Grey after it was dry the stand was mounted on the hull.

The first internal sub-assembly to be made up is the engine room along with the engine components/shafts. The instructions say to paint the internals IJN Grey but IJN Greys are quite dark so I opted to use the lightest IJN blue/Grey which is Maizuru Grey to give a contrast.

The etch engine room is made of several sections which are all joined together then the stern gun barbet is added and it all mounted in the hull with screws.
The boiler room is the next sub assembly.

More soon

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#15 Posted : 27 August 2017 19:59:50

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Excelllent work Andy, looking forward to more.

Mark
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Great job Andy, that's a pretty detailed engine room considering the scale.

Graeme
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#17 Posted : 27 August 2017 21:48:12

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Great job Andy, I'm loving how this is comming together Cool
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#18 Posted : 27 August 2017 23:20:52

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looking great following with interest

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#19 Posted : 27 August 2017 23:27:16

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Looking great Andy, very nice work....Cool Cool .. Working at this scale is an art in itself, not sure my eyes would take it....BigGrin BigGrin .. Look forward to seeing your next update....

Regards

Alan
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#20 Posted : 27 August 2017 23:33:44

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Nice work Andy, following this will be a pleasure.
Happy building
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