Fujimi FJ-45247 Kongou 1/700 Full-Hull Display Edition  [FJ-45247]

Price:
NZD$84.70
Brand:
Fujimi
Model:
FJ-45247
Condition:
Brand New
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Fujimi FJ-45247 Kongou 1/700 Full-Hull — Special Display Kit

This 1/700 full-hull plastic model kit depicts the Imperial Japanese Navy fast battleship Kongou, issued as a special display edition that prioritizes external detailing for collectors and reference builds.

Kongou was the lead ship of her class, constructed in the early 20th century and later modernized between the world wars into a fast battleship. The class remained active through interwar deployments and into the Pacific campaigns, undergoing major reconstruction to improve speed, armor layout, and armament arrangement.

The kit is configured as a full-hull special edition for presentation on a stand or within a diorama. It includes photo-etched brass parts to refine railings and small external fittings, and a wood deck seal to emulate deck planking and grain. Key hull and superstructure parts are provided as separate plastic assemblies to preserve scale proportions, with fine surface detail on exposed areas. This edition emphasizes external accuracy and display preparation rather than internal or mechanical elements.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Assembly: Plastic model kit, full-hull format
  • Includes photo-etched parts
  • Includes wood deck seal

Ideal for builders focused on external accuracy and deck realism, this full-hull special edition suits display projects and curated ship collections.

Parts are engineered for accurate fit, but small trimming and test-fitting are common practice on full-hull kits to ensure neat joins and alignment.
The kit focuses on plated external detail and photo-etched fittings; rigging thread or specialised mast rigging components are not specified and are usually sourced separately.
The full-hull format suits stand or diorama mounting, though stands are typically chosen or made by the builder to match the display style; check the kit layout for recommended support points.
Decal inclusion is not detailed in this summary; consult the kit instructions or box contents list for marking options supplied with the special edition.
Clean and smooth the deck area, test-fit the seal, and trim to fit precisely. Use appropriate adhesives and allow time for curing before painting or weathering.

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