Bought of ebay part built .re worked all the stern and smoke stack areas. rc to go in soon ..moving turrets working lights etc..
If I was to do the model again I think I would plank the deck as Im not happy with the finish I have .....who knows if I get fedup I may have a go at re doing it later this yr

Kit Yamato which is motorised by Tamiya and is about 2 years old.

It took six months to build and convert to R.C. power for NiCad batteries.