Ship Model Yamato All new tooling.
This 1/350 model (length 73cm at the waterline) reproduces the legendary Japanese battleship Yamato in the configuration of its last mission.
It was sunk on April 7, 1945 at 14:20, 200km off Okinawa.
The kit has nothing in common with the kit ref 78014 initially released in 1979.
It benefits from the latest technological advances in design and molding.
Possibility of presentation of the whole hull (on ber provided) or waterline on diorama.
Shapes of the bow, sides and stern reproduced to perfection.
Assembly of the hull elements by screws ensuring a great robustness
The main deck is attached to the hull with screws.
90% of the details of the main deck and superstructures are patched for greater realism and ease of painting.
The main turrets are mobile and their base below deck level is reproduced.
The sleeves at the base of the main turret gun tubes are made of white elastomer, as well as the representations of the sandbags protecting the anti-aircraft positions.
The tubes of the main turrets can be presented lifted of 3° or 30° thanks to the assembly on nylon rings.
The rotation and elevation of the secondary turrets as well as the AA 12.7mm and 25mm mounts are possible.
The mast elements are molded in ABS for greater robustness.
Ladders, radar antennas and cranes in photoetch.
Metal propeller shafts.
Rudders mounted on nylon bushings (mobile)
Aerial park (seaplanes) and drome (tender boats) entirely reproduced in their smallest details.
Stern hangar doors open or closed.
Documentation (in French) provided on the construction, technical details and operational career of the Yamato as well as on life aboard Imperial Japanese Navy ships, and the Yamato in particular.
Full-color decoration guide.
2012 calendar with box cover illustration included.
Scale : 1:350
The 1:350 scale is mainly used for model ships (battleships, aircraft carriers, etc.).
A large boat that measures 150m in length at full size will be 1 foot 5 inches / 42,8cm in the scaled model (150/350 = 0.428).
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..
Size of the model (inches) : 28.8 x 4.0
To learn more about size and scale, click here.
Reference : 78025
Other tags : TA78025 – TA7825 – TM78025 – TM7825 – 78025 – 7825 – TAM-78025 – TAM-7825 – TAMI78025 – TAMI7825 – 7825
Ship model kit – to be assembled and painted – Paint and glue to be bought separately
Scale : 1:350 –Box size : 76 cm x 27 cm x 15 cm
Tamiya
Tamiya: Specialties and Models
Tamiya is a Japanese brand founded in 1946. She is involved in the design and marketing of radio-controlled electric vehicles.
All you have to know about Tamiya
Who is the Tamiya manufacturer?
The Tamiya Incorporated brand was founded in 1946. It inherits the name of its founder: Yoshio Tamiya and is based in Shizuoka. The Japanese company specializes in construction sets for RC modeling . It has 4 subsidiaries and 60 branches. Its network extends to Hong Kong, the United States, and Germany.
What are Tamiya’s specialties?
15 years ago, the scale model manufacturer set up an ultra-modern production site on an area of 4 hectares in the Philippines. The brand thus has its own production line, from manufacturing to packaging. Tamiya RC has a highly qualified team in the following areas:
● The product development;
● 3D design;
● Mold making;
● The finish;
● Quality control.
The Tamiya catalog offers a combination of models for beginners and professionals, including:
● Plastic models;
● Ads models for educational purposes with batteries and solar energy;
● The acrylic paint model;
● The motorcycle model;
● So-controlled vehicles;
● Adadfly construction games;
● The models of sailing boats;
● A painting for modeling;
● The Tamiya Truck;
● The Tamiya glue;
● The Tamiya Connector;
● Accessories for model makers.
What sets Tamiya apart?
In December 1976, Tamiya debuted in the world of RC modeling with the RA1201 Porsche Turbo RSR kit. To design a realistic model, he invested in a Porsche 911 in order to reproduce it, but in miniature.
The RC models of the brand have a good reputation acquired over the years. In fact, Tamiya fully deserves its title of “World Leader in Quality”. Its collection “heavy trucks and tracked cars” has been appreciated by fans of miniature models for two decades.
What are Tamiya models and their specifics?
RC vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate the return of the famous Tamiya grasshopper. More revolutionary than ever, this new model to mount appeals to both beginners and nostalgic for the first version. Indeed, two versions are now marketed, including the grasshopper and the grasshopper II.
These models come complete with the following:
● The engine;
● The drive;
● The propulsion battery;
● The servo;
● The radio controller.
Tamiya also markets other high-quality products:
● The tamiya 2cv ;
● The tamiya tt02;
● The tamiya tt01;
● The tamiya cc01;
● The tamiya putty ;
● The tamiya grasshopper 2 ;
● The Tamiya m05.
To bring more realism to your models, the Tamiya color chart launches :
● The Tamiya panel line: this range accentuates panel lines and other details.
● The tamiya bomb paint match: Specially dedicated to plastic models, it has a wide selection of colors of very good quality.
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