Border 1:350 IJN Battleship Yamato April 7 1945

Border Model 1:350 Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato April 7 1945

Features:

• 75cm length
• The three main gun turrets with complete internal structure
• With metal barrels and blast bags in 3D printing
• PE parts included
• Rangefinder, 127mm and Type 96 flak turrets as 3D printed parts
• Ship’s hull made of two halves

Border Models announced this completely new-mold 1/350-scale model kit of the legendary Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato at the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show! This next-generation ship model reproduces her final appearance in 1945, and is equipped with cutting-edge slide-mold technology, 3D-printed parts, and photo-etched parts! Decals and a metal gun barrel are also included. The three main gun turrets with their complete internal structure are reproduced based on the latest research. The hull is made with a four-sided slide mold, and the bridge and various other structures are also extensively slide-molded to minimize the number of parts. The 3D-printed parts are easy to assemble, too; 3D-printed parts include the Type 96 anti-aircraft machine gun (can be built with or without canopy), 127mm high-angle gun (can be built with or without canopy), turret with blast bag, rangefinder, waterproof cloth, rails for transporting seaplanes, bulletproof mantlet and more!

Beginner Modeller Essentials — Plastic Model Kit

• This is a plastic model assembly kit; it requires paint and glue to complete.
• You can choose from many brands of plastic cement and acrylic or enamel paints available in-store or online.
• Basic craft tools are highly recommended for a smoother, more enjoyable build:
• Side‑cutters for removing parts from sprues
• A sharp hobby knife for trimming and cleaning edges
• Helpful extras for beginners:
• Tweezers for handling small parts
• Sanding sticks, files, or sandpaper (various grits) for smoothing surfaces
• Plastic putty or filler to fix small gaps or imperfections
• Cutting mat to protect your workspace
• Paint brushes in a few sizes, or basic airbrush if you want to level up later
• Primer to help paint adhere and show imperfections before painting
• Always follow the kit instructions step by step, test‑fit parts before gluing, and take your time — modelling is meant to be relaxing and fun.