20 Sets of Moulds, More Than 1,500 Parts

Commissioned less than two weeks after Pearl Harbour, the Imperial Japanese Navy Yamato was, throughout most of World War II the largest, most heavily armoured and armed battleship in the world. It carried nine 46cm (18.1") guns and up to 650mm (26") of armour. Yamato was sunk by bombs and torpedoes on April 7, 1945, in Operation Ten-Go, a last, desperate effort to break the American assault on Okinawa. Sixty-five years later, the name Yamato remains legendary.

Based on the latest historical research, this famous WWII battleship has been reproduced down to the finest detail in this 752mm long 1/350 scale model kit. Even parts which had not been seen before in model form, such as the turret barbettes, have been reproduced as Tamiya challenges conventional ship model standards. This model accurately depicts the Yamato with increased anti-aircraft armament as she appeared on her final mission to Okinawa and may be assembled for either full-hull or waterline display. Two sheets of photo-etched parts for details such as ladders and cranes are also included. With this level of engineering, accuracy, and detail, this is literally Tamiya's new flagship model.

Reference Booklet which provides background information for the Yamato, descriptions of her features, and some interesting facts about the WWII Japanese Navy is included with kit.

Length: 752mm

Paint and glue not included