Overview
The Tamiya 1/700 Japanese Battleship Yamato model kit recreates the largest and most powerful battleship ever built, depicted in her final configuration as she headed toward Okinawa on her last sortie in April 1945. Completed in December 1941 with a 64,000-ton displacement and nine 46cm guns capable of firing 41 kilometers, the Yamato represented the ultimate evolution of battleship technology.
This Tamiya kit faithfully captures the Yamato's distinctive features including her dramatic bow flare, armor belts, main turrets, secondary 15.5cm gun turrets, and extensive anti-aircraft armament. Parts for rangefinders, radars, and cranes enable an exceptionally detailed finish worthy of this legendary warship.
Key Features
- Depicts Yamato in her final April 1945 configuration
- Dramatic bow flare and armor belts accurately reproduced
- Nine 46cm main guns in three triple turrets
- Secondary 15.5cm gun turrets included
- Comprehensive AA armament with 12.7cm gun mounts
- Rangefinders, radars, and cranes for detailed finish
Performance Benefits
- Iconic subject with exceptional detail
- Impressive 375mm completed length
- Metal ballast included for stability
- Complete representation of late-war configuration
Usage Notes
- Assembly and painting required
- Recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers
- Model cement and paints sold separately
- Tweezers recommended for small parts
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/700
- Completed Length: 375mm
- Ship Class: Yamato-class battleship
- Actual Displacement: 64,000 tons
- Main Armament: Nine 46cm guns
- Gun Range: 41km
- Tamiya Item Number: 31113
Historical Armament
- 46cm triple gun turrets x3 (9 guns total)
- 15.5cm secondary gun turrets
- 12.7cm AA gun mounts
- 25mm AA guns (extensive battery)
What's Included
- Plastic parts for 1/700 scale Yamato
- Metal ballast weight
- Detailed instruction manual
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby tools including tweezers
- IJN ship paints
- Fine brushes or airbrush
Summary
The Tamiya Yamato kit offers the opportunity to build history's mightiest battleship. This detailed 1/700 scale model captures the Yamato in her final configuration, preserving the memory of this engineering marvel and her doomed final voyage. An absolute must-have for any serious naval model collection.
