USS Alabama 1/700 Waterline Model Hasegawa 49608  [HA-49608]

Hasegawa 49608 - 1/700 U.S.A Battleship Alabama
Price:
NZD$22.38
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-49608
GTIN:
4967834496088
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Brand New
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Hasegawa 49608 - USS Alabama 1/700 waterline edition

This kit is a 1/700 scale waterline plastic representation of the U.S. battleship Alabama released within Hasegawa's waterline lineup.

The USS Alabama (BB-60) saw service in the Pacific during World War II after commissioning in the early 1940s. Her wartime roles included convoy escort and shore bombardment and she received several battle honors before eventual decommissioning and preservation as a museum ship in Mobile, Alabama. The preserved hull and superstructure provide useful references for external shape and wartime fittings.

Model builders and collectors will find the kit focused on exterior detail suitable for display. Builders typically address seams, layer paint carefully for scale depth, and may add fine rigging or aftermarket details to match specific wartime configurations; on-site reference or period photos are helpful when choosing finishes.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Assembly: waterline plastic model kit

A concise waterline kit capturing the external silhouette of a notable U.S. battleship, ideal for display and finishing work at 1/700 scale.

How faithful is the hull silhouette to the real ship?

The kit emphasises the ship's external profile and superstructure layout; for fine accuracy compare parts against photographic references of the preserved Alabama to confirm small fittings and arrangement.

Should I add photo-etch or aftermarket details?

Photo-etch and fine brass detail parts can enhance railings, ladders, and other small fittings. They are optional but recommended if you want higher fidelity at 1/700 scale.

What paint approach is best for wartime finish?

Reference period photographs to select correct grey tones and deck colours; build up thin coats for smooth coverage and consider subtle weathering to suggest service wear.

How do I deal with seam lines on this small scale?

Careful sanding, use of filler sparingly, and slow progressive sanding with fine grits will preserve crisp details while removing seams; check alignment before gluing for the best result.

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