Fujimi 451831 Full-Hull IJN Series IJN Battleship Yamato Special Version w/Photo-etched Parts 1/700

Fujimi 451831 Full-Hull IJN Series IJN Battleship Yamato Special Version w/Photo-etched Parts is a fully detailed plastic model of the Yamato battleship in the prestigious 1/700 scale. The model is designed for demanding modelers who value the highest level of realism and complexity of a historical warship. This edition stands out for its inclusion of sophisticated photo-etched parts, which allow for replication of even the smallest technical details of the most powerful battleship of World War II.

• Scale: 1/700 – optimal for faithfully reproducing all nuances of the ship's construction while maintaining a compact model size.
• Country: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy – IJN)
• Service period: World War II, in service 1941–1945
• Product Category: Plastic model kit with photo-etched add-ons
• Material: Highest quality plastic with a set of precision photo-etched (PE) parts for railings, stairs, radars, and other fine details.
• Version: Full-Hull – complete hull, including both above-water and underwater parts, with propellers, rudder, and hull hydrodynamic lines.
• Add-ons: Photo-etched elements for self-assembly – significantly enhance the model’s value, allowing for a more faithful representation of the ship’s actual features and details.

Historical Description: The Yamato battleship was the pride of the Japanese fleet and one of the most technologically advanced warships of its era. Entering service in 1941, it was the largest and heaviest armed battleship in history – equipped with record-breaking 460 mm main guns. Yamato was actively used in key Pacific naval operations until its dramatic final mission in April 1945, when it was sunk by Allied aircraft near Okinawa.

Recommended for: Advanced modelers and naval history enthusiasts seeking realism, richness of detail, and a challenging build. Thanks to the inclusion of photo-etched parts and full-hull segment, this model is perfect both for solo display and as a base for a detailed maritime diorama.

Build difficulty level: 5/5 – High level of advancement, the presence of small photo-etched elements requires precise skills and experience with metal and modeling tools.

By choosing the Fujimi 451831 Full-Hull IJN Battleship Yamato Special Version w/Photo-etched Parts model, you are investing in a realistic, prestigious replica of the world’s most famous battleship – perfect for your collection or for a model contest display.