1/350 Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato April 7 1945

The battleship Yamato was the flagship of the Japanese Imperial Navy and a symbol of its naval power. At the time of her launch in 1941, she was the largest and best armoured warship ever to sail the seas. She was originally developed with the idea that her immense firepower could outweigh any battleship in the US Navy. The main armament consisted of nine huge 460mm guns in three turrets, making her absolutely unique.

Despite her enormous potential, Yamato took part in only a limited number of operations during the war, largely due to Japanese strategy of saving a valuable ship for a decisive battle. In 1944, Yamato and her sister ship Musashi were significantly reinforced with anti-aircraft weaponry to defend against the growing threat of American air power. Her last and most famous action was Operation Ten-Go in April 1945, when she was ordered to carry out a suicide attack on the American invasion force off Okinawa. However, the ship was attacked by a vast superiority of American aircraft from aircraft carriers and after being hit by numerous bombs and torpedoes, she sank on 7 April 1945, ending the era of the giant battleships.

Description of Border Model BS-004

This kit from Border Model is a complete and detailed replica of the battleship Yamato in her final 1945 configuration. This kit is designed to provide maximum accuracy and realism. The main elements of the kit include:

• Innovative hull construction: The hull is split into two main sections, simplifying assembly and ensuring accurate fit. You can choose to build the kit as a full-hull or waterline version.

• The kit comes with a variety of accessories such as detailed radars, cranes, masts and more. The main guns feature metal barrels and 3D printed canvas cuffs for maximum realism.

• Photo-etched and 3D printed parts: the kit includes extensive sheets of photo-etched parts for railings, ladders, anti-aircraft guns and other fine details. In addition, 3D printed parts such as reflector covers are included, eliminating the complexity of gluing small plastic parts.

• Realistic deck details: the deck is rich in detail, with authentic texture and details that reflect the ship's appearance in April 1945, including numerous anti-aircraft emplacements.

Please note: This kit does not contain paint or glue. These items must be purchased separately.

• WW2 (1945)

• Nationality: Japan

• Type: Battleship