Plastic model.
[Scale] 1/700.
The "Yamato 1945" model kit, featuring a wave base that realistically depicts the battleship in motion, is now available with photo-etched parts.

The Yamato-class battleship, the first ship of its class, was completed in December 1941, representing the culmination of large-scale shipbuilding technology from the Kongo-class to the Nagato-class.

With a standard displacement of 64,000 tons and equipped with 46 cm guns as its main armament, it was world-class in every respect.
It was finally appointed as the flagship of the Combined Fleet and sortied as the flagship of the Combined Fleet Commander-in-Chief Isoroku Yamamoto during the Battle of Midway.

As aircraft became the main force in battle, the Yamato underwent modifications, including the removal of some of its secondary guns and the strengthening of its anti-aircraft armament.
In October 1944, it participated in Operation Sho-Go 1/Battle of Leyte Gulf, and in April 1945, it sortied to destroy the American forces that had landed on Okinawa at the water's edge, where it met its end after being attacked by numerous American carrier-based aircraft.

No painting required: Each part is colored with molded plastic, and some parts can be colored using stickers.

No glue required: The parts are designed to snap together for easy assembly.

[Structure and Specifications Features] - Constructed with pre-colored parts, allowing you to recreate your desired color scheme without painting.

- Assembly is done using a snap-fit system, so no glue is required.
- Includes a sea surface base to easily and realistically display the model as it sails on the open sea.
- Includes photo-etched parts that allow for detailed reproduction of parts that are difficult to achieve with injection-molded parts.

[Product Features] The product is modeled after the appearance of the ship during Operation Ten-Go (Okinawa Special Attack Operation) in April 1945.

Scale is 1/700.
A plastic, specially molded display base for the sea surface is included, which realistically depicts the wake generated from the bow, sides, and propellers.

The hull is divided into left and right sections, separated by the waterline.

Molded in a special gray color that mimics the battleship gray used at the Kure Naval Arsenal.
- To depict the portholes as mostly closed, dedicated side parts were created, with recessed carving for open ports and raised carving for closed ports, resulting in a highly detailed and accurate representation.
- The external electrical wiring attached to the side of the hull is accurately depicted, including the fastening points.

Armament: The main gun can be elevated and rotated.

Achieving both a minimal number of parts and realistic sculpting.
- The 46cm main gun barrel is positioned in an open state using a slide mold.
- To recreate the additional machine gun mounts on the No. 2 and No. 3 main gun roofs, dedicated parts were prepared for both the main gun roofs and the machine gun mounts.

The secondary guns are rotatable, and the barrels and turrets are integrated into a single, one-piece structure.

Bridge - The bridge utilizes a split-slide mold to minimize seams between parts, and the parts are integrated into a single unit.
- The Type 22 radars on both sides of the bridge are specially made to reproduce their relocated appearance.
- The 15-meter rangefinder and compass are designed to be rotatable.
- The rear of the bridge features an expanded troop waiting area and an enlarged signal deck, both provided as dedicated parts.

Chimney/Mast: The chimney is a left-right assembly and features a single integrated design that includes the steam exhaust pipe, whistle pipe, and monkey ladder.
- The top cap (grille) is hollow, creating a very realistic and sense of depth.
- The mast has a two-piece structure and was designed to integrate the Type 13 radar that was installed during this period.

Carrier-based aircraft - Two types of carrier-based aircraft are included, featuring special dark green color parts.
- One Type 0 (three-seat) seaplane reconnaissance aircraft and one Type 0 observation aircraft.
- Panel lines are recessed, and the propeller is integrated with the fuselage using a slide mold for precise detailing.

Display base for the sea surface - A specially molded part that matches the waterline shape of the Yamato-class battleship, made of plastic.

(Mold/Manufactured in 2025) - External.

Dimensions are 396mm (length) x 134mm (width) x approximately 17mm (height), and the molded color is clear blue.
- Recreating the waves spreading from the bow to the sides of the ship, the subdued sea surface at the sides, and the sea surface formation generated by the propellers.
- The waterline section of the ship's cross-section is compatible with the Yamato-class battleships in the Special Series, in addition to the Ship NEXT series.

The bow section comes with three 1mm thick paper spacers to increase its height.

Included Stickers: Pre-cut stickers with excellent adhesion and flexibility are included, making it easy to add detailed coloring.

Includes details such as the waterproof canvas on the main and secondary guns, the walkway behind the third main gun, the naval ensign, and the Hinomaru (Japanese flag) markings on the carrier-based aircraft.
- Includes the banners of "Non-Reason, Law, Authority, Heaven", the Kikusui mark next to the chimney, and the flag of Lieutenant General Seiichi Ito, the last commanding officer.

Bonus Parts: For users seeking greater detail, adhesive-type bonus parts are included.

Bonus parts include 78 machine gun ammunition boxes, mast supports, and antenna supports for the secondary gun roof.

Etched parts: Two sheets of brass etched parts are included to help create more precise models.

It can represent the intricate details on the ship's hull, which can be difficult to depict.

Etching size: 1st sheet: (approx.) 62 x 180 mm, 2nd sheet: (approx.) 53 x 180 mm.
Both are approximately 0.1 mm thick.

The photo-etched parts include handrails, ladders, cranes, chimney surrounds, Type 13 radar, Type 21 radar, direction finder, waterproof doors, and chrysanthemum emblem.
- The box art is an original illustration by Kenji Kurokawa.

This image depicts the battleship Yamato sailing at high speed through clear skies, kicking up spray from the waves.

The molded parts are made up of 7 different colors.

(Kure Naval Arsenal color, hull bottom color, black, dark gray, gold, dark green, clear blue) ?Finished size: 396mm (length) x 134mm (width) x 88mm (height) (including display base) [Contents] ?24 runners ?1 sea surface part ?3 spacers ?2 instruction manuals ?1 colored sticker ?2 photo-etched parts
* This product is made in Japan.
* This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.

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