A look at the Bandai Models 1:350 scale Starblazers Space Battleship Yamato I built a few years ago. It features lights, sounds and motorized gun turrets operated by remote control.
I've seen several model builders build this kit over the years...But Boyd You went way above and beyond! When I saw the gun turrets moving and each gun go up and down...I was blown away at the detail You put into this model. Great job would be an understatement!!
Thanks, it was a great kit to work on. Everything fit as should with minimal cleanup work. Very typical of the Bandai line of kits. It's too bad they quit making this one and they are now expensive and hard to find.
Seeing this, makes me love the thought of you doing the Hasagawa kits of Captain Harlock’s three (or four given the manga colour style version, five if you include the Deathshadow 2 version) Arcadia ships. I’m curious to see what you’d do with the other scales and kits of the Yamato/Starblazers line. Given all the Star Trek kits you’ve done. But seeing at least one of those Arcadia kits done by you would a great thing to see.
Not going to lie, I have no idea if this is from something (anime??) BUT it's a really interesting take on the battleship of WWII! And the articulating guns, lighting and sound effects were all GREATLY UNEXPECTED! IMPRESSIVE BUILD! (K, I googled it, and I now know the name of the show IS the name of the ship.... I'm just now starting down that "rabbit hole" lol!)
Here in the U.S. the show was called Starblazers and the ship's name was Argo. In Japan it's called Space Battleship Yamato. They made a live action movie of it that's really good besides the animated series.
Absolutely stunning. Congratulations. Do you do custom builds? The Yamato has a special place in my heart but I could never build it to this level of perfection.
I'm not sure. I took some elements I liked from the animated series and some from the live action movie that I liked and added them to my build. There are so many versions of the Yamato now that I've lost track.
Beautiful build. That was my first anime growning up and will always have a special memory.
That build is fantastic.
Thanks.
I've seen several model builders build this kit over the years...But Boyd You went way above and beyond! When I saw the gun turrets moving and each gun go up and down...I was blown away at the detail You put into this model. Great job would be an understatement!!
Thanks, it was a great kit to work on. Everything fit as should with minimal cleanup work. Very typical of the Bandai line of kits. It's too bad they quit making this one and they are now expensive and hard to find.
That is a beautiful build. Still upset I never got my hands on one.
Thanks Kenny, a lot of people are hoping that Bandai re releases the kit again. The existing ones are insanely priced these days.
@@TrekWorks i have been looking and was like I can buy 10 different kits for those prices. Hopefully they do release it again.
Yeah, I want one too :(
The cheapest one I saw is like €200 in scale 1/500 without the light kit
I have the 1/500 scale. The cartoon Starblazers had me hooked on this ship when I first saw it in 1979. Still cool 😎 after all these years!
The subtle flickering effect on the engines is superb.
Wow! Childhood dreams answered. Thanks for the upload!
I’m speechless brother. A friend of mine took a trip to Japan several years ago and brought back a Space Battleship Yamato.
It does speak for itself!
Although I'm not familiar with the show, this was one of your greatest builds for sure!
It's on CZcams for free. Watch it- you'll like it.
I liked the video you did some time ago of your model room, but showcasing your builds this way way cool to watch
I remember talking with you about this kit at Modelfeista. I wasn't on CZcams so I never saw the completed model. Awesome work Boyd!!!!
Wow that’s a sweet build! Great job with the sound effects too!
Thanks.
Man I used to like that cartoon show this thing is cool
After looking back at all your Yamato videos I'm surprised this kit didn't come with decals. I've got the 1/500 and it comes with so many.
You gotta be careful and not stand in front of the Yamato when engaging the wave motion gun!
Amazing
とてもかっこいい
良い映像をありがとう!!
I have the 1/1000 series of SBY kits, many I had to order from Japan. I still need to get around to building them all.
There are so many versions of the Yamato now I've lost track.
I remember your build on this model. I also remember the shipping company made good on it bad service.
Amazing...I've always seen this ship at the comic book store for years but I've never seen the show great job boyd
The animated series was great and they did a live action movie that was really good too. Always thought it was a cool idea to see a space battleship.
@@TrekWorks awsome keep up the great work boyd 😁👍
Absolutely Awsome Build. ♥
Seeing this, makes me love the thought of you doing the Hasagawa kits of Captain Harlock’s three (or four given the manga colour style version, five if you include the Deathshadow 2 version) Arcadia ships.
I’m curious to see what you’d do with the other scales and kits of the Yamato/Starblazers line. Given all the Star Trek kits you’ve done.
But seeing at least one of those Arcadia kits done by you would a great thing to see.
That is excellent well built Dam!
A) That’s a great looking build!
B) Yamato needs to be better represented in the US. (Battle of the Planets/G- Force/Gatchaman as well.)
Gorgeous!!!!
Awesome build outstanding sir very very cool
Not going to lie, I have no idea if this is from something (anime??) BUT it's a really interesting take on the battleship of WWII! And the articulating guns, lighting and sound effects were all GREATLY UNEXPECTED!
IMPRESSIVE BUILD!
(K, I googled it, and I now know the name of the show IS the name of the ship.... I'm just now starting down that "rabbit hole" lol!)
Here in the U.S. the show was called Starblazers and the ship's name was Argo. In Japan it's called Space Battleship Yamato. They made a live action movie of it that's really good besides the animated series.
@@TrekWorks appreciate the info! It's quite the rabbit hole LOL!
The premise has my attention!
@@hankthepatriot3733 There's a reason why the show is massively popular all over the world which you'll soon discover :)
Absolutely stunning. Congratulations. Do you do custom builds? The Yamato has a special place in my heart but I could never build it to this level of perfection.
Amazing work. Must of taken ages to build and paint it. Stay safe Boyd.
What color paints did you use for the build? It looks great!
Awesome build! Is it possible to install leds in the gun turrets?
Is that the Movie version?
I'm not sure. I took some elements I liked from the animated series and some from the live action movie that I liked
and added them to my build. There are so many versions of the Yamato now that I've lost track.
🙂👍🏽📽
You have to be careful and not stand in front on the Yamoto when engaging the wave motion gun!
I love how the Japanese have to have that dramatic buildup before the main action starts.