Fujimi 116969 IJN Battleship Yamato (1941/1944) - Photo-Etched Parts 1/700

The Fujimi 116969 IJN Battleship Yamato (1941/1944) - Photo-Etched Parts set in 1/700 scale is an exceptional collection of professional photo-etched details designed to enhance the model of the legendary Japanese battleship Yamato in its 1941 and 1944 variants. Built for the Imperial Japanese Navy, Yamato remains one of the largest and most heavily armed warships of all time, serving during World War II. The battleship fought in the Pacific, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the famous Operation Ten-Go, which ended with its sinking in April 1945.

• Model scale: 1/700
• Country of use: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Service period: World War II (1941–1945)
• Product type: Photo-etched accessory set for plastic models
• Materials: Precisely etched metal sheet
• Set contents: Deck railings, ladders, platforms for spotlights and turrets, mast antennas, weapon detail sets, and equipment elements characteristic for both versions (1941 and 1944)
• Compatibility: Compatible with Fujimi, Trumpeter, Tamiya, or Hasegawa 1/700 scale Yamato battleship models

Thanks to the photo-etched parts in the Fujimi 116969 set, any Yamato model will gain in realism and detail, unattainable with standard plastic kit parts. Elements such as fine railings, three-dimensional ladders, detailed weaponry, and masts make it possible to showcase the battleship in all its glory, faithfully reproducing even the smallest construction details from the two key periods of its service.

This product is especially recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers – assembly requires precision, familiarity with metalworking techniques, as well as the use of modeling tools for processing and bending very small parts. It is also an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts and collectors of World War II naval dioramas. Difficulty level: 4/5 – the product requires advanced manual skills and patience, but the spectacular final effect delivers the highest level of satisfaction and authenticity to the finished model.