I built the YAMATO | Pit Road 1/700 Yamato battleship Build + Review

[@guzzler308]

an actual funny scale modelling video? impossible

[@davestier6247]

What a time to be alive

[@stankyyboi]

it's because he's actually blind, he's had to hone his verbal and mental skills

[@jesperthomas6991]

I've never even been able to build a model kit succesfully (I'm on the same mental level as a frog) but i really like these vids.

[@elipse371]

@@jesperthomas6991do not fret, for Bandai makes model kits for frogs like you and me

[@kellarj8674]

*He's beginning to believe*

[@Alloyman6419]

OMG! Completely lost my shit during your rant with the "Empty fucking boxes for your fucking submarine kits too!" Absolutely hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Ditto. Even though I read this spoiler before seeing it on screen, it still had full impact.

[@tonyromano6220]

OMG

[@Choalith_Ikanthe]

I love it, and COULD NOT AGREE MORE! Give the ladies their proper respect and include those voluptuous lower hulls!

[@chrismots6479]

Yeah i lost it too there😂😂

[@doc4000]

You have to wonder how many people would buy a waterline sub kit

[@MrGrumpyToast]

This is the model content i didnt know i needed but also exactly what i was asking for, you sir are a treasure please dont stop

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Thanks man, that really means a lot to me. I’m currently working on a few more 👁️👄👁️

[@edwordwhy9491]

Yes Plasmo is the teacher, the master, the guy that makes it all look so damn easy to build em so perfect, but Boxman? Boxman's the shit, Boxman brings balance to the KZbin modeling videos. Thank you Boxman, from all of us, thank you.

[@tonyromano6220]

Comedy gold, we all know how to model!

[@mikejungferman4744]

We all don't model like these guys, but fun to watch, worst thing I ever did was watch one of these videos, now I got an air compressor a couple of airbrushes and just not modeling like I used to

[@TheTabletopGamer]

You're immediately one of my favourite modelling channels, I love the humour and style of editing. Great stuff!

[@theholypoptart2749]

The duality of modeling KZbinrs

[@c_d_modelshop]

now THIS Is how you add comedy to a serious modelkit video.

[@markingraham4892]

Wikipedia had a edit war to hide Yamato sinking itself

[@SentientMattress531]

“that was when Yamato and it’s squad got full boxed by new gen sweats” “I am a level 10 sigma gyatt” “40 zorglobs of grey with 5 zangoids of sea blue” “EMPTY FUCKING BOXES FOR YOUR FUCKING SUB MODELS” “Coating off camera like it’s a Minecraft Let’s Play” “Attaching the ship’s Big Black Deck”

[@coh2conscript851]

I missed the minecraft comment holy shit

[@harrijarvis3009]

Brainrot meet scale modelling 🙏

[@tankenjoyer4225]

"Sometimes building these little toy boats is all about what YOU wanna do. Don't you ever let those rivet counting friends tell you otherwise" wise words

[@justancomment4279]

✊😑 true words

[@fernandomarques5166]

5:50 Since I dont care that you don't care I'll explain to the benefit of anyone else what those are, they are called Paravanes, they're a mine sweeping equipment, you basically throw them into the water attached to your ship by a steel cable and tow them around, they fan out while under the water, hopefully their cables will cut any moored mine's anchor cable, so the mine will float to the surface where you can shoot it and destroy it, or slam into the mine destroying it. I'm gonna be real about the photo-etch, I quit model ships because of it, went into model trains, started bending wire for grab irons and ladders and now I photo-etch my own parts because there's like two commercial pantographs that don't look like ass who are prototypical, so yeah there's no escape, I'm convinced photo-etch is just a modelers curse. Love the commentary, subbed.

[@BoxmanBuilds]

I must admit that I do care a little. Hit ‘em with the 200 IQ reverse psychology, works every time. I’m just starting to get into PE, and so far it’s a nice change of pace, but I can see how quickly it can get outta hand. Making your own sounds insane 💀

[@billsargent3407]

Yeppers lets put Paravanes on the largest capital ship of its time! makes one go WTF!!!

[@DaytonaRoadster]

i used to build warbirds and tanks when i was kid, even in my 20s i could not handle photo-etch, i just stuck with wargaming when i build models, and stick with games workshops shitty detailed badly fitting overpriced models when i feel like building something and then just make them look nice with my Gigachad level paint skills. But now i just 3D print stuff cause GW prices are fucking crazy even on second hand shops now, $75 for a leman russ tank? its not even worth $30, fuck you GW....what was I saying? oh right fuck photo-etch, but really fuck GW

[@downedmushroom9659]

​@@BoxmanBuildsHonestly, resin stuff isn't anything to worry about, photo etch can get very tricky if the small parts stick to places they shouldn't, but given some patience it shouldn't be anything to worry about

[@glenchapman3899]

@@billsargent3407 There is a guy on KZbin that has a very very good naval history channel. He was unable to find one documented time that paravanes were deployed on a battleship during wartime.

[@andomitor8]

The use of a low battery fire alarm beeping really brought this video together.

[@twobyfour]

In a world where excellence is demanded, Boxman stands like a soft plastic Spartacus demanding realism, "I`m capillary action", "No, I`m capillary action". Plasmo`s long lost deviant brother.

[@padorupadoru4477]

very nice NOW BUILD THE SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO

[@DzhokharDudayev-kr9mi]

Yeah that anime is fire!

[@Nosferatuラララララ]

uchuu senkan yAAAMAAAAATOOOOO

[@dixonqwerty]

4:44 "Empty fucking boxes for your submarines too" hahaha had to listen to that a few times BWAHAHAHAHAHA

[@wolfpack571]

Finally! A modelling channel for the common man.

[@Captain_Draco]

You lured me in with the Bismark build, and got my subscription from this video. Love the video style.

[@chrishieke1261]

Exactly this. I don't even have built model ships or airplanes since ... the last millenium. :o But these videos are highly enjoyable and I'm still amazed how splendid the finished models look.

[@StellarGryphon]

Honestly surprised youtube actually recommends me an interesting channel finally! Adding humor to the vidoes actually make them super engaging, and is a breath of fresh air compared to all the other modelling channels with their more professional presentation. Definitely will be waiting for more!

[@lordfarquaad7054]

coolest dad/model builder on youtube. Approved by a professional son of a father for 21 years

[@henrydilmen]

Between this and the Bismarck build, those 4 days to build and paint have aged your voice quite nicely.

[@SueBobChicVid]

It was a little "Nancy" before.

[@_-kork-_]

If you listen to all the vids, they each seem to have a slightly different voice. The first two have a certain "text to speech" quality to them.

[@stevenshea990]

All that lacquer paint really does a number on your vocal chords. Remember kids, always use a spray booth and respirator when airbrushing

[@SquillagusNiggle]

If I may offer a little advice on hand-painting, look at how wargaming painters do it. It's not about perfect manual control or magical colour insight, it's a three-step process for each component: basetone, highlight, wash/filter. You tend to do basetone and highlight in a kind of single-pass which results in that kinda blocky look. For camo on tiny planes etc it's easier to just cut a camo shape out of masking tape and then stipple thinned paint until it looks right, makeup sponges or random bits of foam are good for this. If you're painting a silver gun barrel or prop shaft, *don't paint it silver.* I know right? Paint it either gloss black if you want shiny, dark grey for realistic, dark brown for rusted to shit. Then you either drybrush or stipple a tiny tiny amount of unthinned metallic, I personally use a q-tip for this with a miniscule amount of paint. This is literally easier than brushwork and will get you a good result for no effort. Then just wash with a mix of dark brown and black, your existing panelliners will work. The brown/black mix is a wargamer's secret trick because it works on almost anything except bright fleshtones. Seriously though subbed, awesome work

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

I'm absolutely not interested in model building, but the magic of seeing something built, in combination with your awesome commentary, really makes me enjoy your videos. Keep them comming and have fun!

[@antoninbesse795]

Improve your mental health with Boxman - a smile or two and over 18 minutes of chuckles. And you get to see how a Japanese battleship is made. Perfect.

[@tetrisgamer728]

I’ve always thought that ship modellers were mad, thank you for proving me right

[@AlexModeling]

Upon watching your video, I really started thinking that I should probably narrate mine using more curse words... It's truly liberating... I enjoyed the narration... I also have a relationship with capilary reacrion, but the b*** insists on overflowing everywhere, so I asked for a divorce... Very good construction and yes.. even though I've used detailed photo etched like the Bismark or the Yamato kits Iagree that there's nothing like a good, old 'out of the box' build... Greetings from Portugal."

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Thank you! I’ve seen tons of your videos over the years. Your 1/350 Graf Spee specifically got me down the rabbit hole of battleship modeling, which motivated me to buy my first 1/700 ship kits, which were Fujimi’s Kongo and Nagato, following a long period of time in which I felt discouraged from approaching the hobby 😂 I’ve been working up the courage to try some full PE sets, but out of the box builds are indeed good fun

[@AlexModeling]

@@BoxmanBuilds being very honest and looking back, that Graff Spee was kind of horrible... But i had tremendous fun and loved to film it! I have the same kit here but with all "Formula 1", PE sets and wood decks and stuff! Also build the yamato but the Tamyia one. However the 1:700 Bismarck i did i really loved that one! Im kind of enjoying wood ships for now but watching you build these makes me look behind my shoulder to those 11:350s.... Stay safe

[@kaltenstein7718]

Pretty sure there is a video talking about these on the battleship new jersey channel, pretty sure it was one along the lines of "Top 10 Stupid Ideas/Things on Battleships"

[@roadbrewreview5190]

where has boxman been all my life. this dude's sense of humor hits my damn g spot

[@judgedeath3]

Truer words about waterline models has never been expressed so well in a video! Good video and results. :D

[@Booze_Rooster]

5:54. Paravanes for mine clearing. I do not care that you do not care. Now you know and its on you to remember it.

[@wilfredoUbatuba]

i have no interest whatsoever in modelling, but you make it funny and interesting to watch. Pure entertainment. Thank you

[@understatedwalrus]

I do not give even one half of a shit about modeling and yet I am now going to watch every single one of this man's videos

[@Krommer1000]

If someone would have told me about an hour ago that a modeling video would be so funny that I'd have to watch my coffee sipping for fear of a spontaneous spit take, I'd have said "you're full of it..", but here we are. Subbed.

[@MyTube31581]

Yeah, started building 1:72 scale tanks as a teen and ended up with building and painting Tabletop wargame Models as an adult... never was or will be interested in battleships but... ngl your videos are so entertaining and a breath of fresh air that I will be looking forward to even more ships from you :)

[@Duckboi2382]

0:17 hey there gramps

[@markcussens5380]

The Lenny Bruce of modelling, absolutely love it.😅

[@micahleis5424]

I like the voice you chose for your last video (Bismarck). The voice fits better with the tone of your humor. With that said, I still enjoyed the video, thank you for the effort and upload.

[@KomradeDoge]

This is by far the best model building channel on youtube, if i dare say, maybe the best channel overall. Looking forward to your next perfectly sane experience building your next ship.

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

Aside from your fantastic artistic skills, it's your hilarious dialogue that really keeps me coming back.

[@9997-g4g]

I built 2 Yamato battleships 1/200 scale. The first one only had the motors running. On my second one, i used compressed air and a BB loader for the first turret. I turned the front turret with a servo and fired one BB. Missed me by 2 feet. Later i added fiber optics for some port holes. All port, starboard, stern and forward lights worked with the radio for night sailing. I really miss that model.

[@allanfifield8256]

Did you get married?

[@9997-g4g]

@allanfifield8256 No divorced.😂

[@glenchapman3899]

Just a little trivia. When built the Yamato did have a lot of empty deck space fore and aft, the reason? If you were standing out on the deck when those guns were fired they could strip the flesh of your arm from the air compression. Also what limited deck fittings she did have got blown over the side on a regular basis every time they had gunnery practice.

[@jason11286]

I haven't built a model in three decades and I haven't watched someone build a model online in.....well....ever. Thank you, KZbin, for actually recommending something good for once! The Waterline rant had me rolling. Now to pass the rest of my workday watching your videos. I mean.....working.

[@woznix]

"Empty submarine boxes" cracked me HAAARD ! 😂😂😂

[@xenophagia]

I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel. You're like the Dead Bug Says of modeling, and that, my friend, is one of the best compliments I could possibly give. You definitely deserve more subs, man. I look forward to checking out your other videos. One can never get enough capillary reaction action. Take care!

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Thanks bro

[@darrenmarshall8278]

Brother this is one of the most entertaining videos ever for anything , The humor in this video I think shows a lot of Talent , Thank you . God Bless !

[@michaelcooley9727]

This channel made me enjoy modelling again

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

I love the humour. Makes the video entertaining as well as informative.

[@AlexanderC.91]

Great video! I'm just starting to get into this hobby and am focusing on cars for now, but I'd like to try different kind of models down the road. I like how you just go your own way and do it how you like it. Most videos I've seen in this hobby so far have too much elitism, so thank you! This gives me the confidence to just go ahead and build. I wish you all the best

[@KOSMOS1701A]

i love how you paint wooden decks, going the extra mile with tape and different shades.

[@ovrboost]

Was fully prepared to binge watch your videos, but I guess I'll have to wait like everyone else for the next one. Subscribed.

[@chrismots6479]

I absolutely love the vibe of this channel! Edit: i completely agree with your rant about waterline models💯

[@Sullehman]

1:30 Gluing those tiny bits and propellers onto the fuselage of those planes would have been the stopping point for me.

[@matthewyang7893]

Those torpedo bomb funnies are paravanes used to clear mines; but having a 70,000 ton battleship doing that should be the least of your worries if it has to do it!

[@otto6702]

So glad I found this account dedicated to extremely detailed, schizophrenic model building

[@Fortis_1337]

I love your sense of humor, I've never watched a scale model build video before as I thought it'd be boring and you've proven me wrong 🤣. Subscribed!!

[@raphaelpoirier2868]

Thats a great video man! keep it up, its super fun to see someone build a ship with humour

[@bmouch1018]

5:53 those are mine clearing devices. I forgot the name they're very negligible in naval history. Basically, you tow them from the side, and the hydrovanes on them pull them out to the end of line and keep them beside the ship. They had a few functions, but the only one I can remember for sure is they'd carry a line that would cut the anchor lines on mines, which could then be detonated a "safe" distance from the ship with rifles.

[@JessicaHamilton-ni9vf]

That history lesson was really historically accurate!!

[@mackjsm7105]

the A.I. voice is pretty damn good.

[@brennantorretta7749]

The Bismarck had me, but this one was easy to pick up on. I think ChatGPT helped with the script a little bit too 😊

[@Michael-sb8jf]

Empty box for submarine kits You sir have won a subscribe based on that rant alone

[@no_name2882]

Absolutely mythical channel pull. Love ur content mr boxman

[@brexxes]

"Mom, how was I made?" - "Capillary action"

[@esito069]

I didn't know there was content like this on KZbin, and I really don't know how I ended up here. You make this truly enjoyable though.

[@Diggsworth]

Another great video. Can't get enough of that Bismarck.

[@BlemBormf]

Absolutely best modelling channel I love doing boat kits and I feel mild hatred towards revell for their tug boat set. and i forgot to pick up a drill holder so im having to drill out all the holes in my dreadnought kit from trumpeter with hopes and dreams please keep doing these videos.

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Thanks! I went a few years using just a hobby knife to drill holes, it works reasonably well 😂 I have several more videos in the works 👍👍👍

[@BlemBormf]

​Amazing yeah I keep skimping on the knife because I have my trusty Cabela's double folder big reality check when I had to drill with it😢​@@BoxmanBuilds also absolutely terrified right now of photo etch lol

[@BlemBormf]

Also those torpedo doohickey things look a awful lot like a ohka suicide bomb but I'm not sure since I thought they had to be dropped from bombers looks too slim to be a kaiten torpedo

[@spokcep2924]

the algorithm has blessed me this day. New favorite model channel. (I'm in the same prison)

[@TheLugia345]

When you find content you never knew you missed in your life is the best time xD Hope you build some land ships someday^^

[@diamonddigs6206]

I've greatly enjoyed these. I hope you keep going.

[@blackrider2323]

I hope you keep making videos! So far these are great, very funny and entertaining

[@JohnMichaelson]

Not exactly sure how this ended up in the recommends, but I'm glad it did. You have some A+ commentary skills, good sir, and I look forward to your future work. Thanks for the quality editing!

[@swayrage7884]

Legitimately one of my new fav KZbin channels. Gotta try this weathering stuff on my HO scale model trains

[@kallekas8551]

I have just entered a weird unreal parallel universe…thank you so much!👍👍👍👍👍

[@SiKn-j3k]

The Editing is pure gold

[@jordishima]

It’s like I’m listening to the Discovery Channel VO Guy break bad while building scale models - I love it

[@diamonddigs6206]

this voice is perfect, much improved over the first 2.

[@CRO_models]

Man, im a modeler. I love how you are proffesional and funny. It really increases interest in your videos. I hope you just gain subscribers man!

[@neilf1587]

Loving these vids, they're a real breath of fresh air.

[@patrickmurphy6775]

I am not a ship builder but I do enjoy your work and videos. Your commentary is humerous and the background music always seems fitting. Nice work! Kudos!

[@Minicreeper301]

Please keep making videos, There's just simply no other modeling videos like this that keep me engaged and laughing, my ADHD is pleased, perchance.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Absolutely brilliant funny commentary and a cracking model at the end of it all. I want more!!

[@simon4781]

Discovered your channel a couple of days ago. Love the style! Funny, entertaining and also educational at the same time. You've earned yourself a new sub!

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Welcome aboard 👹

[@alexlaking]

Oh this guy is gonna explode soon enough. Had me laughing through the whole video. Great work Box

[@joshjodlowski1555]

This feels like Regular Car Reviews for scale modeling

[@dwightlooi]

Just use a jeweler's screwdriver (eyeglass screw driver) to drill the holes. They'll cut just fine, especially when the kit has indents on the drilling location to guide them. As a bonus, because they are not really drills but flat blades...they cut like milling machines. If you need a non-through-hole it'll have an even, flat, bottom!

[@marcom2248]

Very well done 👍 And you've learned your lesson with the Bismarck and bought a hand drill from a cell mate... 🤣🤣🤣

[@SimonThwaites]

I have no idea how I was recommended this channel but Da… ahem, sorry Boxman, is hilarious. How is it possible to enjoy a model building channel this much?!

[@swagkingdoms3498]

First ever account I’ve turned post notifications on for. Easily the best scale modeling KZbinr I’ve watched

[@NothingKnowItAll]

watching your videos make me want to build ships then I think about my German tank days I think I'll just watch you build instead I salute you excellent job

[@molnarandrassandor3448]

This is the best comedy channel on youtube 😂

[@matt57tupman]

This is hilarious 😂 we need more of this in modelling.

[@sizacionel2908]

i like your videos and what i like more, the commentary xD

[@schecterman5466]

I loathe the “1/700 is a waterline only scale” boomers Full Hull is the only correct way to build if it’s not going to be a diorama

[@BoxmanBuilds]

fr facts

[@PapaScorch013]

You should build C-type battleship 3d printed kit‼️⁉️

[@BoxmanBuilds]

@@PapaScorch013maybe for a future vid (I know where you live)

[@smw1279]

Thanks alot! I thought I had a smoke detector with a dying battery. I ended up changing them all.

[@f0x4nn3]

This is amazing, subscribed hope more of these videos comes.

[@leunlogisch1594]

I really like the style of your videos but for me, your real voice was way more enjoyable to listen to. Nevertheless great vids! Keep it up!

[@RicktheCrofter]

For a further challenge. Build the Yamato as she looks today. You could keep her in an aquarium.

[@eatsnowanddie]

13:59, so random xD i love it

[@lauriea2971]

Wow I love the way u do modeling, it’s fun the way it should be. I normally do cars but altering watching ur videos. I’m thinking of trying my luck at a ship. Tyvm on ur builds 🇨🇦⚡️⚡️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚡️⚡️🇨🇦

[@tonyromano6220]

Get a 1/350 or bigger. Go nuts try a 1/12th wooden boat of sorts. Midwest Peapot is a challenge.

[@ahmedaak1867]

Spitting facts with the waterline rant.

[@kettle_of_chris]

Just saw the Bismark video and found myself laughing my ass off, so I watched this one and did the same thing! Not into these kinds of videos, but because of your hilarious rants: Subscribed! _for what it's worth these days_ Anyway keep up the great scripts as they make great vids! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@saucyduckglobalomnihyperme7510]

In all the fully deserved praise for this video, I think the 100% bangers soundtrack needs more love

[@Zingier]

I can't believe mantenks made an actually funny video that I watched to completion, I'll be coming to your house tonight

[@BoxmanBuilds]

Muchas gracias for the glaze

[@JunYuki]

That waterline rant was glorious!

[@Maxwelljackson04]

Absolutely loving your vids so far, keep it up!

[@attackoramic8361]

this is the best video i have ever seen