The kit is an injection-moulded 1/350 scale representation of the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Mikasa, released as a Battle of Yellow Sea edition within Hasegawa's 1/350 & 1/450 Water Line Series.
Mikasa was a pre-dreadnought battleship built in Britain for the Imperial Japanese Navy around 1900. She served as Admiral Togo's flagship during the Russo-Japanese War and took part in key naval battles of the time, including the Battle of the Yellow Sea and the Battle of Tsushima. The ship's design reflects the armament and protection layout typical of pre-dreadnoughts.
This release focuses on external detail appropriate to a waterline presentation and includes a wooden deck component to vary surface finish. Parts are arranged to recreate accurate superstructure and deck fittings while the hull follows the waterline format for fleet displays.
Assembly notes for seasoned modellers: the kit contains many small elements representing boats, turrets and mastwork, plus fine rigging points. The wooden deck requires careful trimming and fitting; choose glues that bond wood to plastic for the best result. Final painting and rigging are necessary to complete an authentic model.
An attractive waterline portrayal of an important pre-dreadnought, this edition suits collectors assembling period fleets or modellers aiming for historical accuracy.
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