{"id":39552,"date":"2024-02-02T18:39:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T02:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=39552"},"modified":"2025-02-08T10:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T18:33:41","slug":"hjweb2501","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/hjweb2501\/","title":{"rendered":"Hobby Japan Web<\/em>, January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yamato<\/em> launches with a simple finish that makes use of molded color!!
\n1\/1000 Space Battleship Yamato 3199<\/em> (3rd remodeled type) is made!<\/h2>\n

By Kimura Manabu<\/p>\n

Published at Hobby Japan Web on January 2, 2025. See the original article here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

The 3199<\/em> version of Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> has finally been made into a plastic model kit to coincide with the release of the second chapter of the series! The kit is based on the 2202<\/em> version, but many of the exterior parts have been completely recreated using new molds. The wood-grain patterned deck, which has been given a new color scheme, is available in two options: a polystyrene sticker and a water-transfer decal. As this is a kit review, we will be keeping the kit’s original features and giving it a simple finish that makes the most of the molded colors.<\/p>\n

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The major differences in appearance between the 2199<\/em> and 2202<\/em> versions are: 1) the large hatches on both sides of the rear, 2) the position of the secondary guns in front of the bridge, 3) the openings for the bow and Wave-Motion Gun, and 3) the Wave-Motion Engine nozzle. The color scheme of the upper deck has also been changed to a woodgrain pattern. And the most obvious difference is the anchor mark on the bow and both sides.<\/p>\n

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You can also light up the Wave-Motion Gun, bridge, and engine with two separately sold LED lights (blue) and one light-emitting unit (white).<\/p>\n

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The woodgrain deck was partially painted, since it was a good opportunity. I used the polystyrene stickers included with the kit instead of masking.<\/p>\n

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The three lines on the turrets, a feature of the Medal Award Ceremony Commemorative Painting, are also reproduced with water transfer markings. I want to make sure to stick it firmly with marker softener or something similar so that it doesn’t peel off.<\/p>\n

The first and second bridges are illuminated with LED lights (blue). The captain’s room doesn’t get any light, so I painted it with clear blue to make it look like it’s illuminated.<\/p>\n

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For washing, I mixed Mr. Weathering Color Ground Brown and Multi Black with Filter Liquid Shade Blue to create a dark brown with a slight bluish tint. After that, I pin washed the same Ground Brown and Multi Black to make the mold stand out.<\/p>\n

The light-emitting unit (white) allows you to enjoy the illumination of the main and sub-engines.<\/p>\n

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The 3199<\/em> version of Yamato<\/em> was released in November 2024 to coincide with the screening of Chapter 2. The kit is compatible with the 2205<\/em> version. Since this is a kit review, I tried to give the 3199<\/em> version a simple finish that makes use of the molded color. As you all know, the molded color of Bandai Spirits plastic models is amazing. If you spray a coating agent such as matte and wash it, it will be almost indistinguishable from a fully painted model. In addition, the woodgrain deck, which is one of the features of the 3199<\/em> version, is available in two options: a polystyrene sticker and water transfer decals, so you can use it according to your preference.<\/p>\n

For this example, I finished the woodgrain deck with partial painting. However, the method is simple. Use the polystyrene sticker instead of a masking sheet. Even if the paint spills over, the gray part is the molded color, so you can just scrape it off with a special solvent or a design knife.<\/p>\n

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After applying the water transfer decal, coat the whole thing with Mr. Super Smooth Clear Matte, and once the hull is assembled to a certain extent, it’s time for washing and weathering. To prevent parts from cracking as much as possible, I use oil-based paint Mr. Weathering Color. I usually use a dark warm gray made by adding multi-gray to multi-black and ground brown, but this time I added Filter Liquid Shade Blue to match the color of the Yamato<\/em> fleet. After applying a wash over the entire surface, wipe it off.<\/p>\n

Since it’s a space battleship, gravity doesn’t really matter, but I’m prioritizing the appearance, so I wiped it from top to bottom with a cotton swab soaked in a special solvent. The red parts of the ship and the wood-grain deck are washed with dark brown made by adding multi-black and ground brown to Mr. Weathering Color Multi-gray. In areas where I want to make the mold stand out more, I pin washed with ground brown or multi-black. Finally, I added dirt with Tamiya Weathering Master D oil, and rubbed the light metal from Tamiya Weathering Master F on the nozzle to add a metallic feel, and it’s finished.<\/p>\n

Yamato<\/em> has few paint divisions, and since it’s mainly gray and dark red, the molding color doesn’t show through, so I think it’s a great item for a simple finish that makes the most of the molding color. Please give it a try.<\/p>\n

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