Brand new kit - IJN Musashi 1/350 scale from Very Fire (Standard and Deluxe versions)

[@NigelsModellingBench]

What a beauty!! Thanks for the great review.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Nigel, much appreciated!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Thanks for sharing this marvellous kit, the sistership of the mystical Yamato needs to be build!*

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely!

[@woodchild2093]

I'm a 1/700 ship builder. Nice to know this company makes 1/700 as well. I have a 1/700 Yamato with about as much PE as this kit. Fun times

[@ModelNerd]

Ouch! PE in 1/700 - I bet that takes skill and patience!

[@paulsmodels]

Having built several 1/350 scale, and even a few 1/200 scale ship models, I can tell you that they are a long project, at least for me. I still have the 1/200 scale Yamato to finish that I have been working on for almost 2 years now. Having the hull in 2 halves looks crazy to me. The 1/350 Yamato I built by Trumpeter, has a one piece hull. It's so much nicer that way! Anyway, thanks for the review. 👍

[@glenchapman3899]

Yeah they are definitely a commitment - My average build time for a battleship 1/350 is close to 9 months. I will sometime punctuate the build with a quick 1/72 basic aircraft build just the break the build up a little

[@ModelNerd]

Wow, 9 months! Definitely something to bear in mind when I start it!

[@robbo1068]

@@glenchapman3899 I've been working on the Hasegawa 1/350 Akagi since late November 2023 and still haven't completed it....hoping to do so before the year is up. I agrees, an easier distraction is a must on these long builds.

[@glenchapman3899]

@@robbo1068 Yeah carriers are a whole another level, especially if you adding some detailing sets to them....good luck with it!

[@glenchapman3899]

@@ModelNerd You will often find ship builders have a few projects going at the same time. Get bored with one, switch to another for a while and back and forth

[@nickbutler7935]

The plastic looks great, nice moulding and crisp. As the Premium is nearly double the price I'd go for the standard personally. Cheers for the review.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I'm inclined to agree - the standard looks good enough for me. A nice quality / not going blind with PE balance.

[@MikeUSA67]

How much are they? I couldn't find them on Scalemates - only the Yamato. Thanks!

[@nickbutler7935]

@@MikeUSA67 I'm using one of my go to shops here in the U.K. for my info. Standard £114.95. Deluxe £239.95. I will let you do the conversion.

[@MikeUSA67]

@@nickbutler7935 That was quick, thanks! Yeah, that's about as much as for the Yamato (which isn't surprising). I ain't gonna lie, 240 is bit too steep for me 😞

[@guidor.4161]

@@nickbutler7935 Standard price seems very reasonable...

[@robbo1068]

Amazing kit and a terrific review, MN. I built the Tamiya Musashi a long time ago when upgrades weren't readily available and it turned out ok. This kit is on a different level with all those extras but I do agree with your sentiment that it can be built basically but adding those parts from the Deluxe version to enhance the model. All that PE gives me the shivers :b.

[@ModelNerd]

The PE gives me the same feeling for sure! I definitely need to get the Prince of Wales finished first.

[@malcolmmacdougall]

YES if you're not good at PE and i'm not, don't go within a mile of this, it's on a whole different level of model making to a 1/32 aircraft and this is a warning......... to be honest it gets on your nerves, it's so fiddly....... i want this but i'm not happy about the PE........... I KEEP LOOKING AT THIS VIDEO but i'm so wary....lol.

[@howardcobb4354]

Wow, a p/e nightmare for me I fear. Will enjoy watching someone doing a build though. Thanks for the review.

[@ModelNerd]

Minimal PE on the standard build though.

[@mikesmodellbau7294]

Go to the Channel Amegraphy... He is building the Yamato from the same Company.... With all the Pe-Parts

[@_Jester_]

@@mikesmodellbau7294 Not very nice to advertise another channel here.

[@mikesmodellbau7294]

@@_Jester_ Why not.... I don't understand the Problem.... The other Guy want to see a build of the Model.... It's always good to see other Channels.... Model Nerd should also take a look... It will be helpful for building his own Model ☝️ I'm sure Model Nerd is also watching other Model Builders before he starting building his own Model...

[@mikesmodellbau7294]

​ Hello Sir, A Guy is angry about I'm advertising a Channel from another Guy who is building the Yamato from the same Company.... I don't want to criticize you or your Channel... I watch your Videos for a long time and love it... Please take also a look... It will be helpful for building your own...! Ich you don't want it.... Ple let me know and I will never do it again.... Thanks....

[@stuartmiller8053]

even just building the up graded float planes scares me. good luck when you start

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks! The float planes were actually going to be my starting point, to test the waters as it were :)

[@PaulAW1410]

It would be far too complicated for me, but I look forward to your building it! Great review.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Paul. I may well use the plastic parts instead of the more complicated PE parts.

[@PaulAW1410]

I don’t blame you, all that PE would be a labour of Hercules. Do use that excellent wooden deck, though.

[@SeanM375]

Looks like that will build up to be an impressive model

[@ModelNerd]

I think it would be the most detailed one I've built for sure

[@steve1315]

👀 does look jolly nice, don't usually do this one most times it's her sister. Used to Tamiya bath tub style ,was strange seeing it spilt in two . Gonna be good👍👍🍸🍸

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely a less common subject. The hull is quite different, with a large flat bottom - which probably explains why it is divided that way.

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hello mr. Nerd!me as armormodeller must say, i have highest respect to shipmodellers.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian

[@ModelNerd]

I agree! The level of detail and the tiny size is incredible.

[@c123bthunderpig]

Hello Stu, what a huge incredibly detail model., looks like a long time build. The only ship model I've built is the Cutty Sark and I have a very vintage Flying Cloud in my stash. However, I have studied the pivotal time in history of the air battles agaisnt these large battleships, The amazing aspect is the fact that the Japanese did not have much success with these Juggernauts. As with the German counter parts. I believe it was a matter of support deployments. Someday it would be interesting to build the Yamato, Bismarck and an Iowa class for a display. The Yamato and Musahi had a cousin the Shimano, laid down as a battleship but switcheda to a carrier. I'm glad you posted a new video, I'm stuck on getting some paints for a couple of models on a soon to build list and wanted your advice. The main problem is a B-58, followed by an XB51, " vintage model century series" and possibly my JU 52. The B-58 requiring the most difficult work as it is a highly polished aluminum , the XB 51 is the early phase century series metal , and if course you know the difficulty of the fuselage of the Ju 52 . The metallization paints have changed since my reentry and there are so many metal paints on the market with primer and varnish coats I have no idea where to start Do you have a recommendation you find successful, of all the paints silver Al Silver is the most difficult I used to use Floquil Some research indicates Alclad but I'm confused on the process of base coating, thinning and varnish ( gloss, Stain ,Matt) Thanks in advance for any recommendations you have). Always a pleasure to watch your videos, Cheers Bob

[@ModelNerd]

Hi Bob. Thanks for your comments. I've never done a highly polished metal finish. For my recent EF-126 I used Vallejo Metal Colors. Although they are acrylic, I find they spray really well. But as I say, I was going for a more weathered, flatter aluminum look. Have you considered Tamiya rattle cans? I don't think you would get a mirror finish with those, but you could get decently shiny (like my recent McLaren). If you want more polished than that, I believe Alclad is highly rated. I don't know about varnish for it though - do Alclad make their own maybe?

[@rickjohnston4633]

How did you find the wooden deck, I use them all the time and love them. Let me know how you made out. Rick

[@ModelNerd]

@@rickjohnston4633 I haven't had the courage to start the kit yet, but I'll make a video when I do :)

[@allanrichards3752]

A friend of mine is building the deluxe Yamato and I am sure it will make a stunning model but a few words from his experience so far. As you say it is a lifetimes work, or at least a mega build. I would also say you have to be a really competent modeler to deal with lots of small parts and in particular the photo etch. Painting the model requires hours of masking. There is also a lot of repetitive building for the AA guns and other smaller guns etc. For me it would be months of work.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - I am definitely thinking carefully about whether or not I want to attempt this project. I don't want to start it and then leave it unfinished, or make a poor job of it.

[@allanrichards3752]

@@ModelNerd There is a guy on YT (Ebroin) who is making a super detailed 1/350 Tirpitz. I think from the Revell kit. It is amazing work as the kit is not too accurate. I think if you were to build it you could do a series on the build but i think you would have to be careful not to run into too many episodes.

[@christophersnyder1532]

I have Taamiya's old 1/350 Musashi, and this one does seem to account what was discovered from the 2015 expedition, such as the 'map cabin', (as named in Janusz Skulski's updated Anatomy Of The Ship of Yamato, and Musashi) which is in front of her upper main 15.5 metre rangefinder on her bridge. Musashi took longer to complete, because she was to be Vice Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku's flagship. I also own Akira Yoshimura's book on Musashi titled, 'Build The Musashi. I intend to convert her to how she was originally outfitted. I also own the 2005 film about Yamato, Otoko Tachi No Yamato, which they built a partial full scale set of her, which is impressive. This model looks even better than Tamiya's current iteration of their 1/350 Yamato. Take care, and all the best.

[@ModelNerd]

Great information - thank you. I will have to look up those resources. A partial full scale set? Wow!

[@christophersnyder1532]

@ModelNerd You can watch the movie here, however some of it doesn't have audio, mainly so the movie doesn't get deleted. Take care, and all the best.

[@guidor.4161]

I would try to get a wood deck, but don't fancy so much detail...still wondering whether i have any space in the stash, let alone the finished model. This would be one of my largest ones (second to the 800 mm Dora railgun in 1:72?). The Leopold in 1:35 is pretty big too and I have a 1:35 type XXIII sub...

[@ModelNerd]

Ah yes, the Dora! I like that model, but it does really take up a lot of space in my model room. Space that is becoming far less available...

[@jamesvarnell9917]

The colors on the instructions are for the deluxe version and follow the PE instructions

[@ModelNerd]

Ah, thank you

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

Are they CAD drawings of the float planes, hence the different colours

[@ModelNerd]

I think you're right

[@MikeUSA67]

The amount of PE looks quite daunting! But otherwise a great kit for quick weekend build 😁

[@ModelNerd]

Haha. The standard version only has one lot of PE - I might do a standard/deluxe hybrid.

[@MikeUSA67]

@@ModelNerd Holy crap! That probably was the fastest answer to a comment I ever got - why are you not at work at this hour? 🙂

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Kit looks great but that anti-slip pattern is far too large for the scale. They could have made it smaller without losing all the detail.

[@ModelNerd]

Fair point - at this size the crew will be tripping over it! :)

[@IgorSevcov]

👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 🛳

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@9501599]

Are you going to build this model??

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, at some point. I want to finish what I have in progress at the moment, so probably not until 2025! :)

[@malcolmmacdougall]

i think i prefer this to Yamato, not as busy looking.

[@ModelNerd]

This one certainly is busy, especially in its final version

[@malcolmmacdougall]

@@ModelNerd yes it'll still be hard especially the PE......... VERY HARD

[@malcolmmacdougall]

tempted but scary

[@malcolmmacdougall]

what you have here is a lot of super detail that you won't notice, especially the PE on the tiny guns and even the PE on the turrets, but you do need the railings on the turrets....... this is over modelled........... put this PE would be needed on 1/200 and larger, you want a cross between the standard simple kit and maybe only 1/2 of the PE.......... but you definitely need the railings and ladders....... i think i prefer 1/500 but i'm so confused................ i think about the same as you............ but if one is not sure 1/500 would look better with the PE missing....... you have an excuse for not showing it if you see what i mean........... last time i tried PE on Yamato i couldn't do it, i could only do the railings etc................ this i'm afraid is a huge warning............ your video is very good.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - and yes, I'm inclined to agree with you.

[@leeroyjenkins7141]

Good luck with all the PE! Not my cup of tea haha

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@organicpaul]

Nice review!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Paul