Tamiya 78025 Japanese Battleship Yamato 1/350 Scale Plastic Kit # 025

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Tamiya 78025 Japanese Battleship Yamato 1/350 Scale Plastic Kit # 025 Based on the latest historical research, this famous WWII battleship has be 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. Yamato with Increased anti-aircraft armament Full-hull or waterline display. Two sheets of photo-etched parts for details such as ladders and cranes are also included. NEW TOOL 1/350 scale assembly kit of the Yamato The model may be assembled as either a waterline or full-hull display model. New parts: the ship's foredeck, sides, and stern have new details based on the latest research. The included small screws allow secure attachment of the hull and deck. 90% of the deck components are molded separately to allow greater realism. Separate parts also make it easier for modelers to paint and finish. These parts include; superstructure details and anti-aircraft guns. Main gun turrets can be rotated freely. They feature interiors as well as turret mount details below the deck level. Poly-caps enable the switching of gun barrel parts for different display poses. The choices are; (30-degree or 3-degree elevation) The Canvas covers at the base of the main guns and sand bags for the AA gun positions are made with elastomer. The use of elastomer plastic depicts those parts more faithfully and naturally. Rotation and gun elevation of secondary armament and both 12.7mm and 25mm AA gun mounts is possible. Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater durability and are less brittle. Photo-etched parts for ladders and radars included. The model is equipped with metal propeller shafts. Poly-cap attachment allows the rudder to be movable. Reconnaissance seaplanes and various small boats equipped on the Yamato are included. The boat hangar door may be depicted in either open or closed position. Degaussing cables specific to the Yamato are planned to be included with the kit. (tentative) This is literally Tamiya's new flagship model. Paint and Tool Locker Remember the Back Arrow (Very Top Left of your screen) will always take to back to your previous location. Warning: Choking Hazard - Small Parts not for children under 14 Bar Code: BARCODE Yamato, (Battleship, 1941-1945) lead ship of a class of two 65,000-ton (over 72,800-tons at full load) battleships, was built at Kure, Japan. She and her sister, Musashiwere by far the largest battleships ever built, even exceeding in size and gun calibre (though not in weight of broadside) the U.S. Navy's abortive Montanaclass. Their nine 460mm (18.1-inch) main battery guns, which fired 1460kg (3200 pound) armour piercing shells, were the largest battleship guns ever to go to sea, and the two ships' scale of armour protection was also unsurpassed. Commissioned in December 1941, just over a week after the start of the Pacific war, Yamato served as flagship of Combined Fleet commander Isoroku Yamamoto during the critical battles of 1942. During the following year, she spent most of her time at Truk, as part of a mobile naval force defending Japan's Centeral Pacific bases. Torpedoed by USS Skate (SS-305) in December 1943, Yamato was under repair until April 1944, during which time her anti-aircraft battery was considerably increased. She then took part in the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June and the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October. During the latter action, she was attacked several times by U.S. Navy aircraft, and fired her big guns in an engagement with U.S... read more

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