Topic: Yamato jinks8 (Read 23810 times)

jinks8 · « **on:** April 29, 2010, 06:33:17 pm »

With the Bismarck finished had a look around and went for the Yamato 1/250 by DeAgostini must have a masochistic streak but gone for it in 11 issues. All ready got parts 1,2,3,4, had problems with the first 2 parts warpet ore missing but got that sorted so hear is my log of the Yamato.First the bis that where not up to standard mostly it was the wood parts

as you can see the base is 2 different thicknesses and 1 of the bulk heads is bent beyond use but the powers that be have re issued them so the build started with cutting out the port holes and windows on the Maine tower

this took several days and 3 or 4 broken needle files and sore fingers but got them dune. one important part not to forget is to drill out the to holes for navigation lights them the 2 parts put to gether their AR quite a few peaces to it and all cast metal. It is off a good quality so far that is it for this time tyred to do to n much at first attempt and the Post went kaput so will be back later TTFN .

jinks8 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2010, 01:35:14 pm »

The next set of photos are of the Maine bridge and one gun

this is the radar brass bits

now for the hull and running gear

just a few words about the running gear 2mm shafts X 4 the motors are small but powerful power board is from action 2 speed cons Montronics and one 3 cell lipo lights port and starboard fiber optics leading to 3mm LEDs sorry this one is so long but had a lot to catch up on from now they will be a bit shorter

jinks8 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2010, 10:41:48 am »

Still waiting for parts 5/6the 14 days delivery is up to day so you never know could cum in 2 days post there again not. Account is still showing I am £46 in debt wish they would sort it

jinks8 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2010, 11:36:23 am »

5/6 got hear to day yipeeeeeeeee photos later

jinks8 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2010, 05:54:42 pm »

Should have dun this be for photos of parts as I get them

Numbers 17,20,21,23,24, all come in plastic bags 18,19,22, in vac sealed packs

jinks8 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2010, 06:46:53 pm »

just Watting for Email to get to me so did a bit more planking. When it is complet i will sand and. Cuvier it with glass tissue and resin in side and out this will give strength and make it water proof

jinks8 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2010, 12:25:25 pm »

Still no Email so you can have more planking hope it is up to scratch as all I have seen on this forum is very ,very good

The last 2 photos are of the reinforcing it is the scrim that plasters use the self-adhesive kind and fibre glass resin.Only the stern has been done so far by the way the resin is mixed with baking soda it seams to set better

tugmad · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:09:07 pm »

that is looking very good so far what is the reason for adding baking soda to the resin? and what kind of resi is it? Geo.

jinks8 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2010, 04:12:37 pm »

Quote from: tugmad on May 18, 2010, 02:09:07 pm

that is looking very good so far what is the reason for adding baking soda to the resin? and what kind of resi is it? Geo.

sum times when you mix resin by its self it dos not set properly and you get a sticky residue on top if mixing sumthing in it helps get rid of the sticky stuff had a lot of problems sum time ago got the tip from sumone in OZ and it seams to work have not had much trouble since doesn't have to be baking soda but it mixes well the resin is from Halfords( Davids fiber glass resin)

tugmad · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2010, 07:05:40 pm »

thanks jinks thats a good tip I stopped using fibreglass resin because of that problem and was using model aircraft finishing resin biy it is expensive I will try going back to fibreglass now.

geo

jinks8 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2010, 07:19:19 pm »

This is just a suggestion but I would paint nothing just yet as there is a lot of sanding and filing to go you could end up with paint that is so thick it will cover the fine detail .J.J on his build has all ready found out it is only to essay to mess your paint up. In the build instructions they tell you to but think they this ship will go to with out a hitch well it will not to get the base to fit I have had to do a lot of filling as there was a gap of around 1mill between the main body and the bass. Paint the small things like binos but do not put them on keep them safe till the control tower is built. I have and regretted it. Knocked sum bits off so not infallible photos to cum of the bits I am on about

jinks8 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2010, 11:58:27 pm »

Before I start just got to say this is going to be won impressive ship. In my last I had a problem and a bit of a rant this is the part that got to me

And this is y I say do not paint yet as all this has to be blended in hence spoling your paint

a befroe and after sanding

This is y I think this will be a impressive model

jinks8 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2010, 12:51:01 pm »

This is another part that needs a lot of work with the file as the base is bigger than the top

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All I have to do is go over with fine wet and dry to smooth out a bit more. Can not do much more as still have not got[cursing] [cursing] MY BUILD E MAIL YET [cursing]

jinks8 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2010, 03:17:56 am »

back for agane with more fileing. Parts 1,2and 4 on page 58 1.2. Are the thinnest part of the bridge base and the small part 4. that has to go on top have a faire bit of fileing to get a good fit

And after all the sanding and file work nice and flat

jinks8 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2010, 02:49:06 pm »

Hi back again had to put right the vow mothing Major just had to many parts in it how i do not know but it was wrong, but with a bit of heat to melt the glue it came of

and after

That sorted rest of the parts in this issue went together with out much of a problem just a bit of filling andwork with a file to get parts to fit

ho and more windows

but it is all Worth it in the end

cos918 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2010, 03:08:46 pm »

Hi there looking good
what is the super structure made of as it look like some sort of metal.

John

jinks8 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2010, 11:34:06 pm »

I that it be it is all cast it nay end up a sub not put a few more bits on

the grills in the first tow photos are made from the brass that cumes with the kit for more vents if cut the right way you have plenty left

jinks8 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2010, 04:26:15 pm »

The vents for this are etched brass and of good quality on putting them to gether the large grills on the front have to be bent to shape on my first one i forgot and had to do it again. I soldered mine mainly to get the practice the shaping of the grills is achieved by rolling a round rod screwdriver or smiler will do on the bit to be shaped this will cause it bend the more peruser you use the grater the bend

i think the next is the photo that has gone astray in my last post

to cut the photo etched grill selo tape the back plats no to it then cut round them

Edward Pinniger · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2010, 08:50:10 pm »

Looks like you've made a very good job of the soldering work on the superstructure so far. My soldering skills haven't progressed much beyond that needed to solder electrical bits together, that's why I usually rely on superglue/CA for gluing fine detail parts in metal

What metal is the superstructure made of? Looks like zinc alloy (same as used in diecast toy/model cars etc.). It'll certainly add a lot of topweight, given how bulky and tall Yamato's superstructure is.

jinks8 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:01:40 am »

yes it will be heavy but think i can get over it there is a lot of the hull under water will have to put a lot of ballast in her and may have to put on a false keel the metal could be the same as used in cars that i leave to the( drips under pressure) IE experts

jinks8 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2010, 03:22:33 pm »

Just a few pics off deck planking and the method i am using to do the corking

and this is what you get

All so started to paint sum Small bits as repainting a the Cossack starting to look a bit tatty after 3 years at sea

Will be sailing this to night at Primrose Valley not had it on the water for a bit

jinks8 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 03, 2010, 03:30:59 am »

Well think i have sorted out the steering but can not test yet till i get the ruder sail by fishing line lo starch 35 lbs braking strain

the ruder arm is brass arm soldered on to half the brass center of a chocolate block

kelvin · « **Reply #22 on:** July 03, 2010, 11:35:00 am »

Nice build, atleast the hull is better shaped than my bismarck, good luck continuing the build

jinks8 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2010, 12:06:44 am »

Thanks kelvin in Holland what hapend to your bissy had to re do the hull on mine sum water got to the planking and blow around 6 planks so striped paint of put planks back and covered the lot in a new coat of fiber glass in side and out test sail to day must say she look better this tine round so do not despairer ti may cum right in the end

jinks8 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2010, 03:53:57 pm »

he next lot has got hear this is what you get

That was build pack 09 now for build pack 10

that is the lot for now back on the build later

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