This is a plastic model kit and assembly is required.
This special edition model of the Imperial Japanese Navy fast battleship Kongo is modeled on her appearance during Operation Sho-ichi (Leyte Gulf) in October 1944. The kit includes high-detail photo-etched parts and laser-cut wooden deck decals for an authentic finish.
Key features
- 1/700 scale injection-molded plastic ship model kit
- Motif: Kongo as she appeared during Operation Sho-ichi, Leyte Gulf, October 1944
- Photo-etched parts included for fine details such as railings, ladders, boat davits, anchor chain, and mounting brackets
- Laser-cut wooden deck decals with textured surface to reproduce irregular wood grain; supplied as three pre-cut sheets matched to the kit parts
- Full-hull configuration for display; display stand included for finished model
- Decals include aircraft Hinomaru markings and naval ensign
- 25 mm twin anti-aircraft guns provided in both traditional one-piece parts and more precise two-piece parts
- Two-piece 25 mm guns allow easy two-tone painting with gunmetal barrels and hull-colored mounts
- Injection-molded parts for precise detailing; assembly required
- Glue, paint, and modeling tools not included
Product specifications
- Country of origin: Japan