Tamiya 31113 - 1/700 Yamato Waterline Model Kit for Scale Builders  [31113]

Detailed 1/700 Yamato waterline kit from Tamiya

The IJN Battleship Yamato remains a landmark in naval engineering, representing one of the most powerful capital ships of World War II. Launched in August 1940 from the Kure naval yard, Yamato embodied Japan's push for superior firepower and scale. This 1/700 waterline model by Tamiya gives modellers a compact yet faithful way to study its form and presence.

Origins and design highlights

Planned from 1934 in response to treaty limits, Yamato was designed to exceed contemporary battleships in size and armament. Its 46cm gun turrets and substantial hull made it the largest battleship ever built. The kit reproduces these defining traits at scale, letting builders replicate the ship's mass and weaponry in miniature.

Kit contents and building notes

The Tamiya 31113 kit supplies precision molded parts in gray and red, plus clear components for realistic fittings. Included items replicate the main armament, crane and flag, along with float planes supplied unassembled. Lifeboats are provided and a small metal part aids flotation when displayed in a waterline setting.

Display and collection notes

This kit suits builders who want a historically accurate waterline display. With faithful proportions and surface detail, the assembled model complements other scale warship collections and serves as a compact reference piece for naval history enthusiasts.