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Post by dvenn on Jan 21, 2009 20:24:06 GMT
Hi Guys, well owing to the credit crunch im limited to building one superdetailed model this year, so i thought i would go for something different, so im torn between the 1/350 scale Yamoto, or the Musashi, so was wondering which kit you guys would recommend. It will have the White ensign etch and brass replacement barrels. Dave
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Post by tim on Jan 21, 2009 22:53:40 GMT
Horribly enough I think you will find they are very closely the same ship class bar minor details. if you are not a dyed in the wool fanatic either will serve to satisfy...
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Post by foxy on Jan 22, 2009 9:51:14 GMT
If its the crunch your worried about Dave.
Then you could go for a 1/350 Destroyer instead, that has a lot of detail and cheaper lol. ;D
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Post by dvenn on Jan 22, 2009 18:13:57 GMT
Hi Guys thanks for the replies, i have decided to go with the Yamato, what a job to find one, funny thing is nearly all the usual suspects have not got any of the `/350 kits in stock, they are apparently all waiting for the Febuary delivery!, along with the 25% price increase, funny that. Any how rant over, i have obtained one and it should be with me on tuesday, im not going to start it yet untill i have all the goodies to superdetail. Foxy as for the crunch i meant that instead of building perhaps two or three superdetailed models this year, i will only buy one new one and build the rest from the stash, looking at the hike in prices i dont think i will be alone in this, will keep you posted as and when i start, as this will be new to me, so i will definitly be looking for advice. Many thanks Dave
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Post by Loiner on Feb 20, 2009 19:56:56 GMT
I'm toying with the idea of tackling my first 1:350 capital ship, and the Tamiya 'Missouri' is a possible contender (as the Iowas are just awesome). Has anybody built this kit, wondering how it goes together and what P.E. add ons are required. Would probably want to do it waterline so not sure if that's made easy. I might even contemplate doing a Tokyo Bay surrender diorama on board, there's lots of photographic records of the scene. Would need a lot of these figures though (144 included per pack).
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Post by foxy on Feb 25, 2009 9:18:03 GMT
Hi Loiner. Not tackled the Missouri. Looks Impressive . Am just about to tackle the Tamiya Yamoto in 1/350th scale same as Dave. Also have one in 1/700, so might do them both together as a scaled down scene. Also have the upgrade for the 1/350 Yamoto so will take a bit of time to put together, 'but', thats the fun ;D.
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Post by foxy on Mar 13, 2009 9:01:07 GMT
Another addition to my Tamiya Yamoto is some Fujmi IJN Sailors, 'crumbs ain't they small'. Will take very little paint, but with two lots at 350 Sailors(700) will fill both my Destroyer/Yamoto and a Heavy Cruiser. Looks like a long term project
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Post by Loiner on Mar 14, 2009 19:38:56 GMT
I had a look at the kits in ModelZone today, the Missouri and Yamato were in the store, both retailing at about £48.
From other reserch has raised more questions, 1. Which photo etch super detail set? the White Ensign set at around £42 or £60 for the ultimate set , or Gold Medal Model set at about £40, and their extra details set for another £40. 2. Which figures sets? the Tamiya set, the Fujima set, L'arsenal set or a photo-etched set as produced by quite a few suppliers.
Not always a cheap hobby this, time to make some tough decisions soon.
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Post by dvenn on Mar 14, 2009 19:52:03 GMT
Hi Guys, just to add a bit more spice, im seriously considering a real wooden deck, not cheap around 70 smackers at todays rate, but haveing seen the build ups makes a really big difference, which is why i will probably take some 18months to complete. as for photo etch i have the white ensign frets, and belive me there is plenty there to keep you insane. i take it Loiner you are referring to the Lion Roar set as the ultimate, i have seen the write ups and the builds that have used them, and must say that if i had known about them sooner i would have probably gone for it It all depends on how far you want to go, my only reason for the wooden deck, is to eliminate the deck join line as if you fill and sand you will have a lot of work to do to replace the plank detail. Sorry forgot to say all this refers to the Yamato. Hope this helps, Dave
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Post by foxy on Mar 15, 2009 9:51:21 GMT
Hi. Having started my first Destroyer in 1/350 and having two more ships including the Yamoto in that scale, it will take time to get the right look and real effects on them, but believe I have reached the limit on buying any more parts. The decking sounds fine and good luck Dave, but as Loiner says cost also comes into the equation and I think for me, what I have, is a good start. Best of luck.
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Post by Loiner on Apr 20, 2009 20:57:14 GMT
I hadn't come across the Lion's Roar parts before, I'll have to do a little investigating. The ultimate set I referred to was White Ensign's own set, they do seperate photo etch sets, or an ultimate set which combines them at better value.
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Post by foxy on Oct 30, 2009 13:32:53 GMT
Well I am using Lion roar etches for my Tamiya Yamato. All the parts are good ,but the Parts for the smaller AA are mind boggling and the railings for the decks are also very flimsy. So am using most of the Lion roar parts but also using the Gold Medal Model parts for railings and supports for the rear overhang deck and boat rig. They are a lot easier to apply. Have also the King George the V Battleship, this to with GMM etched parts. Tamiya are doing some great ships lately.
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Post by tim on Oct 30, 2009 18:28:28 GMT
Certainly the latest offerings from Tamiya are very nice. However its starting to rise into the realms of a second mortgage to afford them. When the Akagi appeared at an eye watering price above £200 I knew it was time to stop. These are model kits we build for fun not family heirlooms nor something to sell our first borns for.
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Post by foxy on Oct 30, 2009 23:48:00 GMT
Well you could be right Tim, its looking that way. But luck would have it that I have these kits at a good price. Only the etchings will be a bit more expensive to add detail to the kits. I do not have a mortgage now lol, its just council tax that gets in the way( and me wife sometimes, good job she is not here to read this). ;D. I just love all the detail. But I see your point Tim on weather its worth all the expense and maybe its also worth waiting till things cool down and get on with what you have. 'But', just a little more expense for me etchings lol. ;D
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Post by tim on Oct 31, 2009 10:18:10 GMT
The math went like this Foxy. £220 gets me the basic plastic boxed kit. The wooden deck is another £100! The amazing infrastructure and girders that can be very clearly seen on this ship cost me £25 for the brass etch set for that part alone. All the Japanese kit manufacturers are now pricing the battleships and carriers of the IJN at £160 starting price for the base plastics without all the massive detail that ship builders like to add. The price increases do not stop there. Any kit of any type now coming in with a Japanese manufacturers name on it is hugely overpriced for what it is. I would hate to think what price the millenium falcon from fine molds would be if released today. Biggest shame was I had just got bitten by the battleship and naval bug as well but the prices have cured me. Makes Games workshop kits look almost affordable now...
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