Description
The Yamato was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy shortly before World War II. She and her sister ship, Musashi, were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed, displacing 72,800 tonnes. Her design plans were based upon Japan’s belief that a powerful navy was the key to controlling the Pacific Ocean.
Length: 863′
Weight: 65,030 tons
Launched: August 8, 1940
Sinking date: April 7, 1945
Builder: Kure Naval Arsenal
Commissioned: 16 December 1941
Laid down: 4 November 1937
Number Of Sheets: 3.25 Sheets
Difficulty: Challenging
Assembled Size: 11.61″L x 1.77″W x 2.56″H (29.49 x 4.5 x 6.5 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
