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Stan

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1/200 scale Yamato
« on: July 08, 2017, 06:29:40 pm »

HI Guys with the on going building work and me doing other things not a lot of building of models has taken place. This afternoon I managed to do a little on this next project first job to remove all raised mouldings in  the hull. It may be a while before you see any more pictures need to finish the F/Boat first.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2017, 07:33:19 pm »

Now this is going to be interesting  :-))
Even at 1/200 scale that is a very large hull you have there sir.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2017, 09:26:19 pm »

Ah the brilliant Nichimo kit , had one almost 20 years ago and its a lovely model to sail


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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2017, 09:33:28 pm »

I await further progress with interest Stan.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2017, 09:41:38 pm »

Thanks guys it will be while before you see any major progress. I have invested in some nice brass etch for this model and also some very nice brass gun barrels. Should be ok with the 1/200 mighty Mo.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2017, 09:48:39 pm »

Good luck with the build Stan I'll be following this one  :-))

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2017, 07:57:30 am »

I've got one of these - it's a big model!

Love to see another build of this rare kit.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2017, 12:32:16 pm »

Makes for a great model..... I was very. very lucky to pick a part built one up off E-Bay for a buy it now price of £10 a year ago..... yes £10 !!!!!!!!!!


All parts were in the box except the gold parts of the stand



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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2017, 09:07:00 pm »

HI Guys  sorry for no further pictures all modelling stopped at the moment  due home improvements. Hope to be back with you in September.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2017, 08:05:46 pm »

Just a small  update. Prop shafts fitted also four drive motors into the hull. I am using a building adhesive to glue down the metal motor mounts. I have used this before on PT BOAT 596 with very good results may be more pictures tomorrow.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2017, 08:21:48 pm »

Looking very very tidy Stan. I salute you for installing those without getting glue everywhere.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2017, 01:02:58 am »


Any details, photos of construction of the props and shafts????
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2017, 08:11:46 pm »

All the motors are fixed in place and tested. The prop shafts are made from the following Outer shafts are 1/8 dia brass and the inner shafts are 3/32 brass. The outer shafts enter the hull into a box section at the end of this is a round tube this is glued to the box section and  a cap is fitted to the box section see pictures.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2017, 01:15:57 am »

Thank you  O0  O0

1/32nd shaft clearance, yes, you then don't need bushes.

Looks really great :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2017, 08:25:42 pm »

After a nice break in sunny Florida I hope to start work on this model again later this week more to follow.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2017, 08:50:29 pm »

fitting out of motors sped control almost done just a few picture. This model will not be a simple build the difference in moulding is very different from the trumpeter kit.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2017, 07:50:18 pm »

Just a few pictures showing how many clamps are needed to hold the deck in position until permanent fixings are fitted. Timber braces will be fitted  to keep the hull straight  and decks will be held in place with magnets. Other picture shows connections to main rudder and auxiliary rudder  both operate hopefully will improve turning circle. 40 FM radio fitted to this model 2 channels only rudder two ESC via mixer.

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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2017, 10:33:21 pm »

Only just started following this build Stan,as usual you are doing a grand job!
Hope shes not too heavy for you to handle matey,but looking forward to further progress as and when
Take care
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2017, 11:27:08 pm »

Bloomin impressive the pair of them! They are a tempting size for fitting out aren't they.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2017, 05:33:25 pm »

Looking good. I had one quite a few years ago, really wished I had kept it. Especially as now you can get upgrade parts. Looking forward to the build.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2017, 10:02:55 pm »

Just a update on this build. Old motors removed and new ones fitted poor RPM on first motors. Hope to test sail on Sunday.If all goes well model will be at Blackpool.




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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2017, 05:37:17 pm »

New motors fitted along with 2 channel 40 am radio two ESC and W tail marine mixer. All tested works fine 5amp fuses fitted in Action fuse holder  drive battery 6volt 4 amp hr gel cell  battery. Just a few picture showing new motors and all electronics's.


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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #22 on: September 26, 2017, 11:51:39 pm »

Stan,

Thanks for the pics.

Nice tidy layout no "rats" there.

Looking at the rudder linkage and wondering why the 'kink' in the line, strength?.
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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2017, 07:33:13 am »

The reason for the offset in the rudder linkage is due to me not getting the servo in the right postion. Even with this offset it causes no problem with moving the two rudders.




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Re: 1/200 scale Yamato
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2017, 03:40:56 pm »

Model taken to our home water for first sea trials no tests done due to the lead acid battery being flat silly me should have checked that last night more to follow.

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