IJN Yamato re-scaled to 1:400

[dell_zantoz]

I bought a Halinski 1:200 Yamato but only to find out that the future build will be too big for the space that i have provided. So I re-scaled it to 1:400 so it will be more manageable. Attached are some pictures of my build. This is just my second kit (the other one was a Modelik IS2) so pardon for the sloppiness of the build.

[eibwarrior]

That's a nice start Dell.

Good idea to downsize to 1/400. Sometimes it just makes a lot of sense to do this. Yamato is a monster ship anyway.

[B-Manic]

That's a pretty ambitious project for a second model. It looks like you are off to a pretty good start though. I look forward to seeing it grow. Even at 1:400 its a biggy.

[Papercut]

Nice. Again a 1:400 build. At that scale with all the detail that this kits comes with, this will be a head turner. Looking forward to future postings.:DRick

[dell_zantoz]

A question, can anybody advise me on a filler or a putty I can use to fill up the nasty gaps on my model? Any specific one that does not warp the paper? I was leaning on Milliput, but your input will be appreciated. Thanx in advance.

[Keds_Girl_Lala]

If you want to use putty it will require much sanding and then you will need to paint the model. And it will not just fill a hole in paper.

You might think of some thing like I suggest in the Tips section when I ask about using foam to fill inside the model first. Possibly also look at my Potemkin model where I am wanting to make sure I do not have gaps later on.

[dell_zantoz]

Almost have the hull of the ship completed. Just have to glue all the joints and seal it with varnish. The superstructure will be next.

[dell_zantoz]

Oops, can't seem to attach the pictures. I'll try again in a different time.

[dell_zantoz]

Here are some more in progress pictures.

[dell_zantoz]

Sorry for the lull in the construction, been gone for a while. But here are some more pics of my build. The tiny floatplane was a real beauty. I cannot even dream I can build something this small with my clumsy hands.

[redhorse]

The plane does look great!

[dell_zantoz]

Some more pictures of the build.

[eibwarrior]

Nice work on Yamato Dell. Very good job on the small planes. That's a complication of reducing scale, and you've handled it well.

Keep us up to date with pictures.

Thanks!

[liamF1]

That plane is so cool the whole ship is so cool well done
yeah the yamato was massive there a 3d snimated movie on youtube of it its soo big but for some reason I never really liked it as much as the bismark I dont know why i just do.
Awsome buil cant wait to see more!

[Barry]

The plane looks great.

Can I suggest before you go on with the superstructure you go along the edges of the deck and hull with some pva glue on a toothpick and gently ease the edges back together. It will improve it's looks considerably.

Glad it's you building this one at 1/400 not me.

[dell_zantoz]

Thanks for all your kind words and encouragements. That is why I like posting and viewing this forum. Everyone is helping each other out to make this hobby a worthwhile experience. And thanks for the suggestion Barry, sometimes I am so excited to work on the ship that I neglected those subtle flaws that you have just mentioned. Will be posting some more pics in the near future. Ciao.

[dansls1]

I just realized I hadn't commented on this one yet. Looks great - and a surprisingly big model at 1/400 - I can see why you didn't want to build it bigger. Great job!