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Build Up of the Tamiya 1:700 IJN Yamato

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Superstructure Base: Despite not having any molded on detail, the shape and placement of the base is excellent. There was no need for any major modifications on this piece. I started by adding tread plate where indicated in the book and paper hatches and doors. Various shapes of styrene sometimes used in combination made the intakes and other details. I slowly worked my way around the base adding detail and test fitting both bridges and the funnel but not gluing them yet.










The next photo shows more details added to the superstructure. At this point the funnel and front and rear bridges have been glued in place. All the kit pieces except the AA guns have been added as well and most of the railings have been fitted using both Gold Medal and Tom’s Modelworks depending on the size I needed. Paper and styrene details were added in various places. Half circle vents were created by slicing cylindrical styrene and cutting in half.




Rangefinders: The railing on these proved to be quite difficult to add but the results are impressive. The Gold Medal Models version had some more detail and were sturdy so they were used. The radars were first cut off part B26 and sanded smooth from the front rangefinder. The Tom’s Modelworks radar had internal detailing so they were used over the Gold medal version. The pivot pole was lightly scraped and sanded for ease of removal for painting. The top portion of this forward rangefinder is painted white and was test fitted but will not be glued until after painting. Railing, ladders, paper hatches and some styrene pieces were also added to both rangefinders.