Yamato Japanese Battleship 1:350 Tamiya 78030
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Plastic Model Kit: Yamato Japanese Battleship 1:350 Tamiya 78030
The model kit depicts the legendary Japanese battleship Yamato, which was one of the largest and most powerful warships ever built in history. This 1:350 scale model is a great opportunity to recreate in miniature one of the most significant ships of World War II.
Model Specifications:
- Scale: 1:350
- Model Length: 751.5 mm
- Model Width: 110 mm
- Material: Plastic
- Contents: Frames with plastic parts, decal sheet (water slide)
Model Features:
- The model represents the battleship Yamato, which was a symbol of the power of the Japanese navy.
- The hull of the model is made from a single piece, allowing for an accurate representation of the characteristic shape of the bow and sides of the battleship.
- Detailing of the superstructure, including the bridge and funnel, which were centrally located on the ship.
- The main gun turrets with three 46 cm caliber guns are movable and can be mounted on the deck after assembly.
- The model also includes detailed weaponry elements, such as secondary and anti-aircraft gun turrets.
- The kit also includes models of reconnaissance aircraft and lifeboats.
Historical Background: The battleship Yamato was built in the 1930s as a response to the numerical superiority of the American fleet. It was the largest and most heavily armed battleship of its time, equipped with nine 46 cm caliber guns, which were the largest guns mounted on a warship. Yamato participated in many key battles in the Pacific, including the Battle of Leyte, where its powerful guns inflicted significant losses on American forces.
During Operation Ten-Go in April 1945, Yamato was sent on a suicide mission towards Okinawa, where it was to be used as a stationary artillery battery. However, before it reached its destination, it was sunk by American torpedo bombers and bombers, ending its short but intense combat career.
Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.
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