Fujimi 433677 - 1:700 TOKU-1 IJN Battleship Yamato 1941

1:700 scale plastic model kit of the IJN battleship Yamato (1941 configuration)

This Fujimi kit offers a highly detailed representation of the legendary battleship Yamato as it appeared in 1941. The model includes intricately designed superstructures, the enormous Type 94 460 mm gun turrets, secondary and anti-aircraft armament, and numerous deck fittings that reflect the ship’s early-war configuration.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 37.6 cm
• Manufacturer: Fujimi
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included. Assembly is required.

Assembly

The kit allows you to build a full, historically accurate miniature of the Yamato as commissioned in 1941. The precise engineering of parts ensures a clean fit, while the detailed components capture the ship’s unique structure and powerful armament.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or plastic cutters
• Files and sanding papers
• Fine brushes
• Plastic model cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints suitable for naval subjects

About the battleship Yamato

Yamato was the flagship of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the largest battleship ever constructed. Designed to outgun any adversary, she carried nine massive 460 mm guns and featured exceptionally heavy armor. Commissioned in 1941, Yamato served throughout the Pacific War but rarely engaged in the decisive gun battles for which she had been built. In 1945 she undertook the fateful Operation Ten-Gō, during which she was sunk by overwhelming air power. Her legacy endures as a symbol of naval engineering prowess and the end of the battleship era.

Technical data of the original:

• Length: approx. 263 m
• Displacement: approx. 72,800 tons (full load)
• Armament (1941): 9 × 460 mm guns, secondary and AA batteries
• Propulsion: steam turbines, approx. 150,000 hp
• Top speed: approx. 27 knots

About Fujimi

Fujimi is a well-established Japanese model manufacturer recognized for its high-quality naval, aviation, and vehicle kits. With precise detailing and carefully reproduced historical subjects, Fujimi models remain a popular choice among hobbyists around the world.