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Description

This is an injection-plastic ship model kit.

1/700 Scale Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato (Showa 19, Operation Sho-Go 1)

The Battleship Yamato, symbol of the Combined Fleet, is back with additional armament and fittings for Operation Sho-Go 1!

This unpainted model kit requires assembly and painting. It is a 1/700 scale waterline model, excluding the hull bottom. It features a combination of the traditional "Special Series" molds and newly designed additional parts.

Kit Features:

• Historical Accuracy: This model depicts the Yamato as it appeared in October 1944 during Operation Sho-Go 1 (Battle of Leyte Gulf).
• Upgraded Armament: Includes modifications such as the removal of secondary guns on both sides, enhanced with additional 12.7cm twin high-angle guns, and equipped with radar.
• Newly Designed Parts:
  • 12.7cm twin high-angle guns (Type A1 Mod 3) and Type A1 guns are now composed of four parts for improved detail, compared to the previous two parts.
  • The Type 13 radar features a truss structure with detailed engraving, including the antenna section.
  • The Type 22 radar uses a slide mold to create an open trumpet-shaped design.
  • New chrysanthemum crest for the bow.
  • Newly added parts for sidelights and life buoys, previously omitted.
  • Decals for ship name on the stern and white stripes on the mast.
  • Separate binocular parts for the bridge and anti-aircraft command center for enhanced realism.
  • Two types of seaplanes included: Zero reconnaissance seaplanes and Zero observation seaplanes.
  • Three-piece shieldless triple machine guns for easier painting and detail.
  • 26 single machine guns, previously omitted, are included.
• Hull and Deck:
  • The hull sides and wooden deck are one-piece molded parts.
  • Late-war features such as sealed portholes are represented with raised molds.
  • Separate parts for the bow and aviation work deck.
• Superstructure and Armament:
  • The bridge and smokestack are designed with left-right assembly.
  • The bridge's rear ladder differs from the Musashi and is accurately reproduced with dedicated parts.
  • The 15-meter rangefinder on the bridge can rotate 360 degrees after assembly.
  • The 46cm main gun turrets can rotate after assembly, and the gun barrels and mantlets are integrated with fixed elevation.
  • Fine tread patterns are engraved on the anchor deck and stern deck.
• Aircraft and Accessories:
  • Seaplanes include Zero observation aircraft and Zero (three-seat) reconnaissance aircraft with detailed propellers and floats.
  • Major parts and hull bottom are molded in gray.

Decals:

• Three types included:
  • One sheet with walking paths for the aviation deck, specific to the Yamato class.
  • One sheet with naval ensign and Hinomaru markings.
  • Naval ensigns in three sizes: 10 units, 6 units, and 3 units, scaled to 1/700.
  • One sheet with waterline markers, bow chrysanthemum crest, and stern ship name markings (both in gold and ship color).

Contents:

• Runners x26
• Assembly Instructions x1
• Decals x3

Please note that the color of the product may differ from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues.