Sankei Paper Craft Diorama Studio Ghibli Castle in the Sky Goliath Ship 1/300

Product description

Introducing Studio Ghibli-inspired diorama, realistically reproducing the Air Destroyer Goliath Battleship, which is featured as one of the main locations (and mode of transport) in the Ghibli’s movie "Laputa: Castle in the Sky".

This 1/300 scale papercraft model is of the bird-shaped pirate ship Goliath which can be considered the second setting of the anime "Castle in the Sky". Even though this ship is referred to as an "air destroyer" its weaponry and use as a heavy unit effectively makes it closer to a battleship.

Indulge yourself in an assembly of delicately laser-cut hard paper to create cute miniatures without the need for painting. This miniature art kit replicates the Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Under the supervision of Studio Ghibli, the details have been carefully paid attention to detail from every 360°. When assembling the pieces, you will bring yourself back to the scenes of the movie.

The assembled model has a solid texture. You can use the utility knife, tweezer, and glue to assist you with assembling pieces together. Build, decorate and immerse yourself in the world of Ghibli!

This set will keep you engaged for hours, estimating approx. 12 hours (or more!) of assembling time, and it’ll be great for someone who’s had previous experience in assembling dioramas, given the challenging difficulty level - it’s worth it!

This is the very piece that requires you to faithfully follow the instructions and take your time to assemble the kit, but the impact after completion is truly satisfying. Advanced users recommended. The finished design will you accomplished and will look very impressive amongst other collectibles from your favourite anime movies.

Product features

• Diorama / paper craft
• Features Studio Ghibli - movie Laputa: Castle in the Sky
• Reference assembly time: 12 hours
• Difficulty Level: ******
• Dimensions Approx. (W x D x H) box 22.2 x 15.9 x 2.01 cm;
• Great as a gift for Studio Ghibli fans
• Set Contents: 1 battleship (Air Destroyer Goliath Ship)

Further information

The Air Destroyer Goliath is a military airship. It is seen in the movie Castle in the Sky. Even though this ship is referred to as an "air destroyer," its weaponry and use as a heavy unit effectively makes it closer to a battleship. In fact, it’s official classification defere from an adaptation to an other.

Goliath is approximately 348 meters long. Although the envelope is composed of numerous sections holding hydrogen or helium, a large array of propellers and rotors sustain and maneuver the aircraft. Goliath also carries a large selection of weapons and equipment, including turret-mounted cannons equipped with armor-piercing shells, smaller barbette-mounted cannons, Maxim machine guns, and searchlights. Goliath is also capable of carrying three spy planes on its underbelly and an entire battalion of government troops within.

General Muoro orders Goliath to the fortress at Tedus, where the airship will be used to ferry military troops up to Laputa. Meanwhile, with Colonel Muska holding Sheeta captive in the fortress, she uses the power of her Aetherium crystal necklace to call for help. The power of her necklace awakens the damaged Laputan robot previously recovered by the army. When the robot goes on a rampage to locate and protect Sheeta, Goliath’s largest cannons are the only weapons capable of piercing the robot’s armor and putting a stop to it.