1/350 YAMATO (2013)

Description

Bring the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy to your display with Tamiya’s 1/350 Battleship Yamato, a premium large‑scale model kit of the most powerful battleship ever constructed.

With exceptional detail and historical accuracy, this kit captures the awe‑inspiring presence of Yamato—Japan’s flagship and a symbol of its advanced naval engineering during World War II.

The Flagship of the Japanese Forces

Laid down in 1937 and commissioned in 1941, Yamato represented the peak of Japanese shipbuilding. Designed to outmatch any adversary, she was the largest battleship afloat, boasting unmatched firepower and staggering armour protection.

Historical Highlights

• Massive Dimensions
  • Waterline length: 256m
  • Beam: 38.9m
  • Displacement: approx. 70,000 tons
• Unmatched Firepower
  • Nine 46cm main guns
  • Maximum range: 41km
  • Capable of piercing 43cm of armour from 30km away
• Incredible Armour Protection
  • Armour weight: 21,000 tons
  • Compact centralised layout for defensive efficiency
• Advanced Hull Design
  • Features a 3‑metre bulbous bow to reduce wavemaking resistance
• Combat Service
  • Participated in the Battle of Midway and Battle of Leyte Gulf
  • Sunk on April 7th, 1945 after overwhelming air attack en route to Okinawa

 

Product Information

• Brand: Tamiya
• Product Code: 78030‑000
• Barcode: 4950344780303
• Scale: 1/350
• Type: Military – Ships

   

  Why This Kit Stands Out

  Tamiya’s 1/350 Yamato is renowned for its precision moulding, impressive size, and faithful reproduction of the ship’s complex structure. It’s a centrepiece model ideal for experienced builders, naval history enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a flagship display.