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WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:51 pm
by Jnewboy
Anyone got one of these kits?

Re: WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:02 am
by hworth18
1/200? That is one BIG kit!!

Re: WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:19 pm
by Jnewboy
Yep, I want one! it comes out alittle over 4 feet long!

Re: WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:28 pm
by Grilledcheese
If you like big, do a Google search for Soar Art Models or 1/144 Yamato.

Don't know if they are still available, but that company made kits for the Bismarck, Yamato, and a couple of Japanese aircraft carriers in 1/144. Price in 2008 was about a grand for each. :shock:



Jeffrey

Re: WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:04 pm
by Jnewboy
Grilledcheese wrote:If you like big, do a Google search for Soar Art Models or 1/144 Yamato.

Don't know if they are still available, but that company made kits for the Bismarck, Yamato, and a couple of Japanese aircraft carriers in 1/144. Price in 2008 was about a grand for each. :shock:



Jeffrey

Well I found this:

http://www.ecrater.com/p/6170827/japane ... hip-yamato

They want $3700 for it shipped, which is alot but if it is built and its as good as the pictures its worth every penny!! It's 6 feet long!!!

Re: WTB 1/200 Yamato

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:30 pm
by cjg476
Jnewboy wrote:
Grilledcheese wrote:If you like big, do a Google search for Soar Art Models or 1/144 Yamato.

Don't know if they are still available, but that company made kits for the Bismarck, Yamato, and a couple of Japanese aircraft carriers in 1/144. Price in 2008 was about a grand for each. :shock:



Jeffrey

Well I found this:

http://www.ecrater.com/p/6170827/japane ... hip-yamato

They want $3700 for it shipped, which is alot but if it is built and its as good as the pictures its worth every penny!! It's 6 feet long!!!

You know what...if you have the money get it...how often do you get taht chance and look how awesome it is...defenitly something to add to a collection if you have the money