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 Hi All Well she's about 99.9% finished the flags still have to be added and the replacement decals are on the way. The rigging is almost done just the flag lanyards to add, I hope that you like what iv done with one of the aircraft I just thought it would add a little more spice, I have to admit its not my idea I got it out of a Yamato model book I have. Anyway hope you like her regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Top class Andy... nice touch with the aircraft, giving the impression of being lifted aboard..... Classy piece of work ...  though about a display case for her and where to display? Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for your comments very much appreciated as for a case I think I will be making my own and mounting her on the wall regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy She is a credit to you stunning result and love the added animation with the crane. Interesting debate around blast bags also... Common practice in most navies was white bags for show and dark bags for war. Royal Navy used grey. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Top notch Andy. She looks fab and love the touch with the aircraft . Soon you can blow the cobwebs of the akagi again Gareth Completed models,Hachette Titanic.Deags. Hms Victory. Hachette Hems Hood.Ongoing builds. Deags Akagi,Deags Sovereign of the Seas,Deags Spitfire,On my wish list.Yamato.Royal Navy world war 2 aircraft carrier.
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Hi Jase and Gaz Thank you for your comments there what makes a build diary worth doing and Gaz don't worry The Akagi will resume shortly regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Love the build Andy, you have done a great job there and I love the plane detail. Builds in progress: HMS Victory.HMS Surprise.
Completed builds: Revell London Bus 1/24.
Builds to do:Sovereign of the seas, Hms Albion.
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Hi Petpole I thought putting the float plane in that position would add a little realism and also something different , thanks for your comments there really appreciated regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy!  I surely understand and agree your opinion. The Yamato was alive like a person and had several life stages. I have reconfirmed that the Yamato is mysterious. Your Yamato seems almost entering the goal! Especially a Pete hanging in midair is very cute!  Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Hi Yaturo Thanks for looking in and your comments, the Pete as you say gives a different angle and im glad you like it. The debate on the Yamato will go on forever I think especialy as any crew members who survived the sinking who could clarify things are getting fewer and fewer as time catches up with them. The etch railings have made a big difference in my opinion aswell regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The flags are on so that's about it for this build ,im just waiting for the decals so I can finish her completely. I hope you have enjoyed my diary as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you and maybe given a little inspiration and knowledge to others along the way regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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An exceptional build Andy, one of your best so far!! I love the added touch of the seaplane, very cool indeed!! 
I hope you don't mind me saying Andy but I have watched your skills and standard of workmanship increase quite a bit since I first started watching your builds and its great to see the passion that you have for this marvellous hobby!!
Well done mate, keep it up and if your Yamato is anything to go by then I can't wait to see you start on your Bismarck, which I look forward to with great anticipation!!
Kev
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Hi Andy, you have achieved a great result with this Model congratulations on a job well done Kind regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi SMM Thank you for your kind words and comments  , as for improving as I went along I guess your right as the Yamato was my 1st foray back into the world of modelling for over 10 years so I guess you could say I had a long rest and iv remembered stuff and learned stuff from being a member on here as I built her. As for the Bismark I think mine and wilfy's will be last to be finished on here as I intend to do the hull mods so she's the correct shape. Again thanks for your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi MWG and Nem Thank you for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Excellent job Andy, the crane is a nice touch, I like it.....Phil You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
Building - Bismarck, Akagi, Warspite, Gato, USS Enterprise (carrier) and D51
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Hi Bluedot Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy! Your Antenna wires work are very fine!  I am waiting for your next step. By the way, I wonder what kind of decals are included in the UK kit. In Japan, DeAGOSTINI Japan provided us strange kind of the decal.  They were too soft that I could not attach them on the hull. I lost every depth gauge decals and had to make original decals by my self then.  I attach URL of website where I wrote the episode on. http://homepage2.nifty.com/yhonma/omake.htm#o11
Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Hi Yaturo I think we had the same decals here 3 of mine self destructed as yours did, I have more on order , I found it strange that the stern name decals were not provided aswell. Thank you for your comments on the arial's I used bead makers and fishing line to achieve this regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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