{"product_id":"japanese-battleship-musashi","title":"Tamiya 1\/350 Japanese Battleship Musashi – WWII Yamato-Class Battleship Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Japanese battleship Musashi was the second vessel of the Yamato-class—among the largest, heaviest, and most powerful battleships ever built. Completed in 1942, Musashi represented the height of naval engineering, carrying formidable armor protection and a massive main battery of nine 46cm guns. Despite her strength, she ultimately met her fate during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where relentless waves of U.S. carrier aircraft overwhelmed her defenses.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/350 scale assembly kit recreates the Musashi with exceptional precision, capturing the subtle distinctions that set her apart from her sister ship Yamato—most notably the arrangement of her anti-aircraft defenses, including numerous single 25mm mounts across the main deck. The finely molded hull, superstructure, and weaponry offer a rewarding building experience for modelers who appreciate large-scale naval projects.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUpdated mast parts and a sturdy display stand are included, making this re-release of Tamiya’s classic Musashi kit an excellent opportunity to build a historically significant warship while enjoying steady, focused craftsmanship.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50346173104375,"sku":"MH_TAM78031_HH","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/40ca8238d762252cf584548fa95a3654.jpg?v=1765382353","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/japanese-battleship-musashi","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}