FULL HULL IJN BATTLE SHIP YAMASHIRO 1944 with metal barrel

Aoshima's Full-Hull Series Gets a Long-Awaited Renewal!!

The outfitting parts have been newly researched and redesigned. By incorporating multiple slide mechanisms into the molds, we've accurately reproduced the intricate details of the 1/700 scale.
We proudly present the reborn, more precise 1/700 scale warship (full-hull model) series.

＜Additional Mold＞
The second ship of the Fuso class battleships, Yamashiro, distinguished by its uniquely massive pagoda style superstructure, was completed in 1917 during World War I. After undergoing several modernization refits, it took part in the Pacific War. In the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf, it advanced into the Surigao Strait as part of Nishimura’s fleet, where it engaged U.S. forces alongside Fuso and was ultimately sunk.
This kit reproduces Yamashiro as she appeared in the late Pacific War, heavily reinforced with additional anti aircraft weaponry. The parts layout focuses on essential features, making the model simple, accurate, and easy to assemble. Newly designed components include the numerous anti aircraft machine guns, high angle guns, aircraft catapult, and other fittings.

・Achieves intricate and precise molding using slide molds!!
・Upgraded various outfitting components, focusing on the anti-aircraft guns and machine guns!!
・No etching needed — the searchlight truss is fully reproduced through molding!
・Includes 12 metal gun barrels!
・Material：PS

Outfitting Parts Renewed with Newly Designed Molds
Type 89 12.7 cm twin high angle gun
Type 96 25 mm twin machine gun
Type 96 25 mm triple machine gun
110 cm searchlight
60 cm signal searchlight
Type 22 radar
Type 13 radar
Kure Type No.2 Model 5 catapult
9 m cutter
12 m motor launch
11 m motor boat
anchor
Imperial chrysanthemum crest

〈Ship Type〉Battleship
〈Nationality〉Japan

※The images show a prototype. The actual product may differ.
※This item is a plastic model kit. Assembly requires separate tools and equipment.