Hasegawa 40151 Yamato 1/450 Historical Battleship Kit  [HA-40151]

Hasegawa 40151 - 1/450 IJN Battleship Yamato
Price:
£29.40
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-40151
GTIN:
4967834401518
Condition:
Brand New
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Hasegawa 40151 1/450 IJN Battleship Yamato - Kit Introduction

The Hasegawa 40151 1/450 scale model of the IJN Battleship Yamato captures the vessels broad silhouette and many small fittings in a compact presentation. It suits modellers who want a historically grounded project with clear scale fidelity.

Context and Scale Representation

The Yamato served as a major capital ship for the Imperial Japanese Navy, and remains a popular modelling subject. Hasegawa's tooling aims to represent the ships key features and complex superstructure at 1/450 scale.

Assembly Experience and Presentation Options

Building this kit will test patience and precision, with many delicate parts to trim and glue. Once painted and finished, the model makes an impressive display item or centrepiece in a naval collection.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/450
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Required for full realism
This kit is aimed at intermediate to advanced modellers due to its small parts and detailed assembly steps.
No, adhesive and paints are sold separately. You will need modelling glue and appropriate colours to complete an authentic finish.
The kit provides good baseline detail, but adding photo-etched parts, thin rigging or weathering techniques will bring the model closer to museum-quality standards.
Yes, at 1/450 scale the Yamato can be integrated into a sea scene, though the base should be scaled up to give the ship adequate presence.
Recommended tools include sprue cutters, hobby knife, fine files, plastic cement and fine brushes or an airbrush for smooth paint application.

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