The biggest battleships ever built and to see service in WWII (the greatest displacement, biggest guns & heaviest armour) the YAMATO and her sister ships MUSASHI and SHINANO (completed as aircraft carrier) were laid down in 1937 and entered service in 1941. Yamato was sunk on the 7.4.45 by US carrier born aircraft.
She was armed with 9 x 18.1" guns in three turrets, her displacement was 69,990 tons and she had a speed of 27 knots.
We know our mould was taken off the original (seized) builders model (thus represents the only thing actually left off the full-size vessel) and shows a high degree of detail including all the plating, portholes, de-gaussing coil, prop shaft positions etc. We do not supply the hull with drawings, however we recommend the book "Anatomy of the Ship - YAMATO" by Janusz Skulski published by "Conway Maritime Press Ltd" as the ideal building companion.
This hull is huge, she makes up into a truly magnificent model, on the water she must look incredible, displacement is in excess of 340lbs, but, if you like 'em big, this is the one for you!
Included is our unique "CONSTRUCTION MANUAL", this informative illustrated guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips, as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers.
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