TAMIYA 31113 1/700 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model

This assembly kit from Tamiya is a detailed recreation of the Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, completed in December 1941 with a 64,000-ton displacement. The Yamato featured a host of revolutionary features, including nine 46cm guns with a 41km firing range. Tamiya has faithfully reproduced the Yamato in her final form, as she headed towards Okinawa on her last sortie.

The accurate details of this scale model are immediately evident. The flare of the bow and the armor belts along her sides have been meticulously replicated, along with the main turrets, secondary 15.5cm gun turrets, and anti-aircraft armament including 12.7cm gun mounts. Parts are also included to depict the rangefinders, radars, and cranes that would have enabled a detailed finish on the original vessel.

This kit requires paint and assembly, making it suitable for modelers aged 14 and above. The package dimensions are 38.989 cm (H) x 4.902 cm (L) x 14.706 cm (W), and the total weight is 0.349 kilograms. The product originates from Japan, where the Yamato was constructed and served as the flagship of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

In her final days, the Yamato embarked on a one-way mission to Okinawa, facing the overwhelming might of the Allied forces. This Tamiya model captures the ship in her last moments, preserving the legacy of one of the most powerful and technologically advanced battleships ever built.

Whether you're a seasoned modeler or a newcomer to the hobby, this Yamato assembly kit offers the opportunity to recreate a significant piece of naval history. The attention to detail and the immersive building experience will captivate enthusiasts, allowing them to appreciate the engineering marvel that was the Yamato.

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