Like the Bismarck and Arizona, Japan's battleship Yamato is a perennial favorite of modelers. Fujimi recently released a kit (No. 610009) that's perfect for Yamato fans who like something bigger than 1/700 scale but don't have the room for 1/350 or 1/200 scale battleships. At 1/500 scale, the Yamatos hull, molded in sturdy, thick plastic, measures more than 20" long. Fujimi includes a bunch of braces for the hull that should make the structure very solid. The scale fidelity of the parts is fine, with thin railings and space between the anti-aircraft gun barrels. The basic kit includes turned-brass barrels for the main guns and clear parts for the floatplanes and searchlights. In addition, Fujimi released a premium photoetched-metal detail set (No. 112374) including railings, catapults, textured decks, and barrels for secondary armament. To further enhance the model, Fujimi offers a self-adhesive, die-cut wood deck with plank detail (No. 112381). Distributed in the U.S. by Dragon Models USA, the Yamato retails for $179.95.The detail sets are available separately; $89.95 for the photoetched metal, $79.95 for the deck.
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