Fujimi FJ-46130 - Nagato 1944 1/700 Scale Display Model Kit  [FJ-46130]

Price:
NZD$51.48
Brand:
Fujimi
Model:
FJ-46130
GTIN:
4968728461304
Condition:
Brand New
Available in shop
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Fujimi FJ-46130 — 1/700 Nagato, 1944 edition

This 1/700 plastic model kit reproduces the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Nagato in her 1944 configuration, issued under Fujimi's Wave Model Series and intended for builders who plan to assemble and paint the model for display.

Nagato, the class leader, entered service after the First World War and underwent several modernizations before and during the Second World War. Equipped with very large main guns, she remained part of Japan's capital ship force and spent 1944 mainly in domestic waters. The ship is significant for its large-caliber armament and survival into the late war period.

What the kit emphasises

The parts focus on outer features such as hull lines, superstructure outlines, and deck fittings as seen in 1944. Construction will require standard modelling tools, adhesives, and paints; weathering and rigging improve realism. Reference photographs and historical sources are useful for accurate color choices and fine detail placement.

Display notes

The kit's scale accuracy in hull proportions and profile makes it well suited for 1/700 dioramas or mixed fleet displays featuring escorts and support vessels from the same era.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Assembly: Plastic model kit

A focused 1/700 scale representation of Nagato in 1944 designed for display-focused model makers and collectors interested in late-war Japanese capital ships.

The kit is supplied as a static display model; if you plan a waterline scene, verify whether the kit is a waterline version by checking the box art or Fujimi's official images.
External moulded shapes capture hull and superstructure lines at this scale, but for extreme close-ups many builders fit aftermarket photo-etched parts or refine details by hand.
Scale and profile compatibility generally make this kit suitable alongside contemporaneous 1/700 escorts and support vessels; minor detailing may be required to harmonize finishes and weathering.
Box art or manufacturer literature may offer basic paint guidance, but many builders consult wartime photos and reference books for precise late-war schemes.

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