--- product_id: 9221725 title: "78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit" brand: "tamiya" price: "VT45551" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tamiya" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9221725-78030-1-350-japanese-battleship-yamato-plastic-model-boat-kit store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # rotatable main & secondary turrets 1/350 scale precision 150 detailed plastic parts 78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit **Brand:** tamiya **Price:** VT45551 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚓ Own a piece of naval legend — build the Yamato, command your collection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit by tamiya - **How much does it cost?** VT45551 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9221725-78030-1-350-japanese-battleship-yamato-plastic-model-boat-kit) ## Best For - tamiya enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tamiya brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Pride:** A must-have for military model enthusiasts, reflecting the legendary battleship’s final mission with historical authenticity. - • **Customizable Finish:** Requires paint and assembly, letting you personalize your masterpiece with acrylic paints for a truly unique display. - • **Iconic Scale Mastery:** Experience the Yamato in stunning 1/350 scale, capturing every imposing detail with museum-quality accuracy. - • **Dynamic Display Ready:** Rotate main and secondary gun turrets post-assembly for an interactive, lifelike showcase on your desk or shelf. - • **Comprehensive Build Experience:** Includes 150 finely crafted parts with replacements on hand, ensuring a seamless and rewarding assembly journey. ## Overview The Tamiya 78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Kit is a highly detailed static display model featuring 150 precision plastic parts. It faithfully replicates the Yamato’s silhouette and armaments, including rotatable turrets, and requires assembly and painting. Perfect for adult hobbyists and collectors seeking an authentic, interactive scale model of this iconic WWII battleship. ## Description With many revolutionary features incorporated into her design, the Yamato was completed in December 1941, and met her final fate at the hands of American Navy carrier aircraft in the South China Sea while on a one way mission to Okinawa. This model features minor modifications to Tamiya"s previous Yamato replicas Items 78002 and 78014, and has her looking as she did just prior to departing for her final mission, in an exquisite 1/350 scale assembly kit display model. The Yamato"s massive imposing silhouette is accurately reproduced, and both the main gun turrets and secondary armament turrets can be rotated even after assembly. ??Requires paint and assembly. ??Comes with display stand. Review: Very fun! - Excellent kit. Tamiya fit as always is great. Parts come off sprue nicely. Almost done with mine. The planes are a little tricky. Parts are normally large enough to handle easily. It’s a long build but I’m having fun doing it! Very happy with the kit. My advice would be to get the 1/350 over the 1/700. Worth the money. Really enjoying this one and satisfied with it! Review: exceptional kit - Wonderful product. Arrived quickly. Purchasing experience was outstanding. A fine addition to my battleship collection. I completed assembly, including some painting, in 10 hours spread over four days. The kit contains ample parts so if something breaks a replacement is on hand. Be patient: many of the parts are small, especially the anti-aircraft guns. It took special care to install them. All parts have good fit. This was one of the best models that I have built for its accurate fit. It's well worth the money.... ## Features - package height : 7.0 cm - package length : 76.5 cm - package width : 25.0 cm - Highly accurate static display model. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BBO0Y96 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Art Craft Kit Type | Plastic Model Boat Kit | | Brand | TAMIYA | | Brand Name | TAMIYA | | Color | Navy | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 526 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04950344780303 | | Included Components | Tamiya 78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit | | Item Dimensions | 29.58 x 4.03 x 11.96 inches | | Item Type Name | MODEL KIT | | Item Weight | 1 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 29.58 x 4.03 x 11.96 inches | | Manufacturer | Tamiya | | Manufacturer Part Number | TAM78030 | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit | | Model Number | TAM78030 | | Number of Pieces | 150 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Product Style | Realistic, Modern | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Set Name | Single Item | | Size | Small | | Subject Character | Military | | Theme | Military | | UPC | 798256881404 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** TAMIYA - **Color:** Navy - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 29.58 x 4.03 x 11.96 inches - **Theme:** Military ## Images ![78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Na08L63pL.jpg) ![78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AwWaRErqL.jpg) ![78030 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato Plastic Model Boat Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QChBOt1yL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is actually required to make this model kit the way it is in the picture? I know I need all the tools and paint, but is anything else required?** A: Hi Noah,It builds perfect out of the box but if you want to add some nice details I recommend replacing the barrels with turned brass or aluminum, and rails. If you want to take it a step further - get a PE set as well and the wooden deck.It is time consuming (like any ship kit) but both Tamiya and Dragon kits are excellent design and engineered.Cheers! **Q: Are the main artillery guns movable?** A: Yes. you can configure the main guns to be movable **Q: Is one can (100ml) of TS-66 enought for whole ship?** A: Is enough. **Q: What would be the measurements in cm?** A: The 1/350 scale Tamiya is 75.1 cm in length and a beam of 11 cm. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fun! *by K***S on April 23, 2026* Excellent kit. Tamiya fit as always is great. Parts come off sprue nicely. Almost done with mine. The planes are a little tricky. Parts are normally large enough to handle easily. It’s a long build but I’m having fun doing it! Very happy with the kit. My advice would be to get the 1/350 over the 1/700. Worth the money. Really enjoying this one and satisfied with it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ exceptional kit *by S***1 on April 2, 2023* Wonderful product. Arrived quickly. Purchasing experience was outstanding. A fine addition to my battleship collection. I completed assembly, including some painting, in 10 hours spread over four days. The kit contains ample parts so if something breaks a replacement is on hand. Be patient: many of the parts are small, especially the anti-aircraft guns. It took special care to install them. All parts have good fit. This was one of the best models that I have built for its accurate fit. It's well worth the money.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by P***N on December 20, 2024* Great kit with lots of detail. 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