{"product_id":"five-star-models-wwii-ijn-battleship-yamato-1945-upgrade-set-pitroad-1-700-710279sp","title":"1\/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Battleship Yamato 1945 Upgrade Set for Pitroad 710279SP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFive Star Models WWII IJN Battleship Yamato 1945 Final State Upgrade Set (Complete Version)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-ships\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/700 scale Pit-Road Yamato kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e into a museum-quality masterpiece with this comprehensive Complete Version upgrade set from Five Star Models. This premium special edition set captures the legendary IJN Battleship Yamato in her final 1945 configuration during Operation Ten-Go, featuring an extensive array of photo-etched, resin, and metal components for maximum historical accuracy and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII IJN Battleship Yamato 1945 Final State Upgrade Set (Complete Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five Star Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FS710279SP \/ 710279SP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete detail\/upgrade set (Photo-etched, resin, and metal parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Pit-Road 1\/700 scale Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato plastic model kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, unassembled, and unpainted parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced (Level 4) - Expert modeling skills required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \"Complete Version\" or \"Special Edition\" set, this comprehensive package includes a wide array of precision parts providing maximum detail across the entire vessel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-etched (PE) Sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple large frets of precision-etched metal detailing parts including railings, ladders, radar arrays, anti-aircraft gun shields, deck details, and superstructure enhancements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResin Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous high-precision cast resin components for intricate equipment that cannot be replicated in PE or injection plastic, including gun directors, searchlights, boats, and deck equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various turned metal components for gun barrels, masts, and other fine cylindrical details requiring superior strength and scale accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Special Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A comprehensive set offering a wider array of parts and materials than the standard FS710279 version, covering virtually all areas of the ship from bow to stern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Components specifically designed to accurately represent the final anti-aircraft heavy configuration of IJN Battleship Yamato in April 1945 during her final sortie, Operation Ten-Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Quality Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an exceptional level of detail and realism far beyond standard plastic kits, suitable for competition-level builds and museum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Material Approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines the strengths of photo-etching, resin casting, and metal turning to achieve optimal detail in every component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrades main armament, secondary batteries, anti-aircraft weapons, superstructure, deck fittings, boats, and all fine details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set represents the Yamato in her final configuration during April 1945, when she was heavily laden with additional anti-aircraft weaponry for her one-way mission to Okinawa. The legendary battleship, the largest ever built, made her final sortie with dramatically increased AA armament in a desperate attempt to defend against overwhelming Allied air power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced-level detail upgrade set requiring expert modeling skills and specialized tools. The base Pit-Road plastic model kit is not included and must be purchased separately. Required materials and skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyanoacrylate (CA) glue for resin and metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModeling cement for plastic assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etch bending tools and fine tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin vise and drill bits for metal gun barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp hobby knife and files for cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced painting and weathering techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience working with multi-material upgrade sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Yamato build with these related items from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-five-star-models-ship-accessories\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/700 Five Star Models Ship Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Additional detail sets and upgrade parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-ships\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/700 Scale Ships\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pit-Road Yamato base kits and other IJN vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/photo-etch-tools\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePhoto-Etch Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Specialized tools for working with PE, resin, and metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/model-adhesives\" target=\"_self\"\u003eModel Adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - CA glue and specialized adhesives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/model-paints\" target=\"_self\"\u003eModel Paints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - IJN color sets and weathering products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Five Star Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Star Models specializes in high-quality photo-etched detail sets, resin components, and accessories for scale model ships. Known for their precision engineering and historical accuracy, Five Star Models products are trusted by serious modelers and competition builders worldwide. Learn more about their complete product line at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pit-Road plastic model kit sold separately. This is an aftermarket detail set only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Five Star Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763710886119,"sku":"FS710279SP","price":98.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_02f8e9ee-af43-4a7b-811d-222bb52c21b5.jpg?v=1770990498","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/five-star-models-wwii-ijn-battleship-yamato-1945-upgrade-set-pitroad-1-700-710279sp","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}