Border BS007 - 1:350 IJN Battleship Parallel World Yamato 1965

1:350 scale plastic model kit of the IJN Battleship Yamato 1965 “Parallel World”

This Border Model kit presents a fascinating “what-if” concept — imagining the legendary Japanese battleship Yamato surviving World War II and being modernized in 1965. The “Parallel World Yamato” combines the ship’s iconic wartime design with Cold War-era technology, featuring radar arrays, guided missiles, and automatic gun systems.

• Scale: 1:350
• Model length: approx. 74 cm
• Manufacturer: Border Model
• Difficulty level: advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit offers an exceptionally detailed full-hull model with multiple decks, advanced weapon systems, and fine surface detailing. It includes large-caliber turrets, modernized secondary batteries, missile launchers, and radar masts reflecting a 1960s refit. Photo-etched parts are provided for fine elements such as ladders, railings, and antennas. Builders can display the ship as a full-hull or waterline version.

Box contents:

• Highly detailed hull and deck sections
• Main 460 mm gun turrets and secondary weapons
• Missile launchers and radar systems from the Cold War era
• Photo-etched parts for railings, ladders, and sensors
• Optional display stand
• Decals and marking options for the “Parallel World” IJN
• Full-color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the “Parallel World Yamato 1965” concept:

The “Parallel World Yamato” represents an alternate history scenario where the Imperial Japanese Navy’s most powerful battleship survived and entered the jet and missile age. In this fictional refit, Yamato is reimagined as a modern capital ship equipped with radar-controlled guns, surface-to-air and anti-ship missiles, and advanced electronics. The design blends the grandeur of WWII-era naval engineering with futuristic Cold War naval technology, creating a striking visual and modeling concept.

Fictional technical data (based on concept):

• Length: 263 m (model approx. 74 cm)
• Beam: 38.9 m
• Displacement: approx. 75,000 tons
• Armament: 9 × 460 mm main guns, 100 mm automatic guns, SAM and SSM missile launchers
• Propulsion: steam turbines, 150,000 hp, 28 knots
• Crew: approx. 2,200
• Electronics: long-range radar, fire control and communication systems

About the manufacturer – Border Model:

Border Model is a high-end plastic model manufacturer known for precision molding, innovation, and historical as well as conceptual subjects. The company’s kits feature outstanding detail, high-quality fit, and photo-etched enhancements. Its naval and armor models appeal to advanced hobbyists looking for both realism and creativity.