Description
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Product Details:
Skill Level: 2
Scale: 1/350
Features: May be assembled as either a waterline or full-hull display model
The included small screws allow secure attachment of the hull and deck
90% of the deck components are molded separately to allow greater realism
Separate parts also make it easier for modelers to paint and finish
These parts include; superstructure details and anti-aircraft guns
Main gun turrets can be rotated freely
They feature interiors as well as turret mount details below the deck level
Poly-caps enable the switching of gun barrel parts for different display poses
The choices are; (30-degree or 3-degree elevation)
The Canvas covers at the base of the main guns and sand bags for the AA gun positions are made with elastomer
The use of elastomer plastic depicts those parts more faithfully and naturally
Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater durability and are less brittle
Photo-etched parts for ladders and radars included
The model is equipped with metal propeller shafts
Poly-cap attachment allows the rudder to be movable
Reconnaissance seaplanes and various small boats equipped on the Yamato are included
The boat hangar door may be depicted in either open or closed position
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Recommended colors (Tamiya):
TS-33 Dull Red
TS-66 (or XF-75) IJN Gray (Kure Arsenal)
TS-68 Wooden Deck Tan
X-7 Red
X-10 Gun Metal
X-11 Chrome Silver
X-12 Gold Leaf
X-28 Park Green
XF-1 Flat Black
XF-2 Flat White
XF-12 J.N. Grey
XF-16 Flat Aluminum
XF-55 Deck Tan
XF-64 Red Brown
XF-70 Dark Green 2 (IJN)
