Product Description
- [Special packaging and display background included] to coincide with the completion date of December 17, 1941
- The packaging features a photo of an actual ship, different from previous products, taken during the Yamato's sea trials in October 1941.
- As an appendix, we have provided a background paper for displaying the completed product (one side is a full-color background picture, the other side is a monochrome actual photograph).
- The background paper is approximately 141x556mm in size and U-shaped.
- The product is based on the appearance of the ship when it was completed in December 1941, shortly after the outbreak of the Pacific War. The bottom and hull parts are separated at the waterline, so it is possible to create both an offshore model and a full hull model.
- The differences in shape between the final version and the 1944 version have been recreated using special parts.
- The hull is divided into left and right halves at the waterline. It is molded in a special gray color that imitates the warship colors used at the Kure Naval Arsenal.
- The portholes are made into special parts and are recreated in the state they were in before they were blocked off as part of later measures to make the ship unsinkable, with many of the portholes reproduced with sharply sculpted details.
- The external electrical wiring attached to the side of the ship is faithfully reproduced, even down to the fastening parts.
- The bottom of the ship is made into a one-piece part using a slide mold, eliminating the need for seams.
- The bulbous bow at the bow is realistically reproduced with three-dimensional molding.
- The rudder is three-dimensional and square, different from the third ship, Shinano. The rudder surface is detailed with even the seams of the steel plates.
- The main gun can be elevated and rotated. Realized both a minimum number of parts and realistic modeling.
- The orientation of the 46cm main barrel is left open using a slide mold.
- A special part is provided for the main gun canopy, but the additional machine gun mount is not installed.
- The secondary gun is rotatable and the barrel and turret are integrated into one piece structure.
- The bridge is made using a split and slide mold to minimize the seams between the parts and to make the parts one piece.
- The bridge parts also come with a special part that recreates the signal control station, a feature of the ship when it was first built.
- The 15-meter rangefinder and compass are designed to be rotatable.
- The signal deck behind the bridge is small, but special parts are available to recreate the ship at the time of completion.
- The chimney is a left-right combination type, and the steam exhaust pipe, whistle pipe, and monkey ladder are all reproduced as a single unit.
- The top cap (lattice) is removed, creating a very realistic design with a sense of depth.
- Two aircraft types are included with special dark green color parts.
- One A6M Zero (three-seater) floatplane and one A6M Zero observation aircraft.
- The panel lines are recessed and the propeller is integrated with the fuselage using a slide mold, resulting in precise expression.
- Comes with pre-cut stickers with excellent adhesion that allow for easy painting of the fine details.
- Includes waterproof canvas for the main and secondary guns, a walkway behind the No. 3 main gun, the naval ensign, and the Hinomaru markings for aircraft carriers.
- Comes with an inconspicuous black pedestal designed with straight lines for display after completion.
- Bonus adhesive parts are included for users who want a more precise feel.
- Bonus parts include 26 machine gun ammunition boxes, a mast support, and an aerial support on the secondary gun canopy.
- Molded parts are available in 6 colors (Kure Naval Arsenal color, ship bottom color, black, white, wooden deck color, dark green).
- Finished size: 379x60x77mm (excluding display stand)
[Included Contents]
- Runner x39
- Assembly Instructions x1
- Color sticker x1
- Exhibition background paper x1
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 40.8 x 14.6 x 8.3 cm / 575g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- 461083
- JAN code
- 4968728461083
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.