1/350 Tamiya Model Ships

Tamiya's Legacy of Naval Modeling Excellence

Tamiya has earned its position as the world's most respected manufacturer of scale model kits through six decades of innovation, precision engineering, and unwavering commitment to quality. This collection of 1/350 scale warship kits represents the pinnacle of Tamiya's naval modeling expertise, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to build museum-quality replicas of the most significant warships from World War II. The 1/350 scale provides an ideal balance between impressive size and practical display requirements, allowing modelers to capture intricate details of superstructures, armament, and deck fittings while maintaining manageable dimensions. Tamiya's legendary molding quality ensures crisp surface details, tight-fitting parts, and minimal cleanup, while comprehensive instruction manuals guide builders through complex assemblies with clear diagrams and historical context.

Imperial Japanese Navy Battleships

The collection features the most iconic battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, led by the legendary Japanese Battleship Yamato 78025 and Japanese Battleship Yamato 78030, representing the largest and most powerful battleships ever constructed. These kits capture every detail of Yamato's massive 18.1-inch main battery, distinctive pagoda mast, comprehensive anti-aircraft armament, and intricate deck fittings across her 863-foot length. The sister ship Japanese Battleship Musashi 78031 offers equally impressive detail of this mighty warship that fought heroically at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. These kits include photo-etched brass railings, turned brass gun barrels, detailed aircraft complement, and multiple marking options that allow modelers to recreate these legendary vessels at different points in their operational histories.

German Kriegsmarine Battleships

Tamiya's German battleship offerings capture the pride of Hitler's navy with exceptional accuracy and detail. The German Battleship Bismarck 78013 depicts this legendary vessel in her May 1941 configuration during the fateful sortie that ended in the Denmark Strait and final battle in the Atlantic. The kit features meticulously detailed superstructure with distinctive fire control directors, accurately scaled 15-inch main battery turrets, comprehensive secondary and anti-aircraft armament, and photo-etched railings that capture the vessel's imposing presence. The sister ship German Battleship Tirpitz 78015 represents the "Lone Queen of the North" as she appeared during her Norwegian deployment, featuring enhanced anti-aircraft armament and modifications that distinguished her from Bismarck, allowing modelers to build both sisters with historically accurate differences.

British Royal Navy King George V-Class

The Royal Navy's modern battleships receive outstanding treatment with the British King George V 78010 and British Prince of Wales 78011, representing the King George V-class battleships that formed the backbone of the Royal Navy's capital ship force during World War II. These kits feature the distinctive quadruple 14-inch main battery turret arrangement that characterized the class, comprehensive superstructure detail including distinctive fire control directors and radar arrays, extensive anti-aircraft armament that evolved throughout the war, and accurate hull lines with distinctive sheer and flare. Prince of Wales is depicted in her 1941 configuration during the pursuit of Bismarck and subsequent deployment to the Far East, while King George V represents the class name ship with period-correct details and markings.

United States Navy Battleships

Tamiya's American battleship offerings showcase the pinnacle of U.S. naval power with the Iowa-class fast battleships US Battleship BB-62 New Jersey 78028 and US Battleship BB-63 Missouri 78029. These kits capture the graceful lines and powerful armament of America's fastest battleships, featuring nine 16-inch guns in three triple turrets, extensive 5-inch dual-purpose secondary battery, massive anti-aircraft armament with dozens of 40mm and 20mm guns, and sleek hull form capable of 33 knots. Missouri is depicted in her 1945 configuration as she appeared in Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender ceremony, while New Jersey represents this class with equally impressive detail and multiple marking options for different periods of service.

United States Navy Aircraft Carrier

The US Enterprise Aircraft Carrier CV-6 78007 honors the most decorated ship of World War II, the Yorktown-class carrier that participated in nearly every major Pacific campaign from the Doolittle Raid through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This comprehensive kit features a detailed flight deck with accurate deck markings and arresting gear, intricate island superstructure with fire control directors and radar arrays, extensive anti-aircraft armament showing wartime enhancements, detailed aircraft complement including F6F Hellcats, SBD Dauntlesses, and TBF Avengers, and photo-etched parts for railings, catwalks, and safety nets. The kit allows modelers to create a stunning centerpiece display of this legendary vessel that earned 20 battle stars during her distinguished service.

Japanese Heavy Cruisers and Destroyers

The collection features outstanding representations of Japanese cruisers and destroyers that formed the backbone of the Imperial Japanese Navy's surface forces. Heavy cruisers include the Japanese Cruiser Mogami 78021, Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami 78023 in her later configuration, and the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Tone 78024 with her distinctive all-forward main battery arrangement designed to maximize aircraft operations aft. Destroyers feature the legendary Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze 78020, the luckiest ship in the Imperial Japanese Navy that survived the entire war, and the Japanese Destroyer Kagero 78032, representing the class that set the standard for Japanese destroyer design with powerful torpedo armament and high speed.

American Fletcher-Class Destroyer

The U.S. Navy DD445 Fletcher 78012 represents the most numerous class of destroyers ever built for the U.S. Navy, with 175 vessels commissioned during World War II. This kit captures the balanced design that made the Fletcher-class so successful, featuring five 5-inch dual-purpose guns in single mounts, quintuple torpedo tube launchers, comprehensive anti-aircraft armament, and the distinctive flush-deck hull form. The kit includes photo-etched railings, detailed depth charge racks and K-gun projectors, accurate radar and fire control equipment, and multiple marking options allowing modelers to build specific vessels from this famous class.

Japanese I-400 Submarine Aircraft Carrier

The unique Japanese Navy Submarine I-400 78019 and Japanese Navy Sub I-400 25426 represent one of the most innovative and unusual warship designs of World War II. These massive submarines were designed to carry three Seiran attack aircraft in a watertight hangar, with the capability to launch air strikes against targets thousands of miles from Japan. The kits feature detailed pressure hull construction with accurate hull plating and rivets, the distinctive aircraft hangar with opening doors, detailed Seiran aircraft with folding wings, deck-mounted catapult system, comprehensive deck fittings including anti-aircraft guns, and optional waterline or full-hull display. These kits provide modelers with an opportunity to build one of history's most fascinating naval vessels.

Superior Kit Engineering and Components

Tamiya's 1/350 scale warship kits set the industry standard for precision molding, thoughtful engineering, and comprehensive detail. The injection-molded parts feature crisp surface details including accurate rivets, weld seams, deck planking, and panel lines that replicate full-scale construction methods. Photo-etched brass frets provide ultra-fine details for railings, radar screens, aircraft handling equipment, and delicate superstructure elements that would be impossible to replicate in plastic. Many kits include turned brass gun barrels that provide superior detail and accuracy compared to plastic alternatives. The well-engineered parts breakdown simplifies complex hull and superstructure assembly while maintaining historical accuracy and proper alignment. Comprehensive instruction manuals feature detailed assembly sequences, paint callouts referencing Tamiya's extensive paint line, rigging diagrams, and historical notes that provide context for each vessel's service history.

Complementary Tamiya Products

Maximize your Tamiya warship modeling results by utilizing the manufacturer's complete ecosystem of complementary products. Our 1/350 Tamiya Ship Accessories collection offers manufacturer-specific photo-etched sets, wooden deck upgrades, and additional detail components designed specifically for these kits. The Tamiya Weathering & Texture collection provides specialized weathering products including panel line accent colors, weathering master sets, and texture paints that bring realistic operational wear to your models. Tamiya's extensive paint lines including acrylics, enamels, and lacquers offer accurate naval colors with excellent coverage and durability. For smaller scale fleet building, explore our 1/700 Tamiya Model Ships collection offering many of these same subjects in a more compact format ideal for creating complete task forces and fleet formations.

Alternative Manufacturers and Scales

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