Fujimi Chibi-Maru Kantai Series No.30 EX-4 Chibi-Maru Kantai Fuso Special Edition (with Etched Parts) japan NEW

Chibimaru “Fuso” is newly released with etching parts included! The series features a cute deformed palm-sized version of the IJN's naval vessels. Snap-fit design requires no glue, and the multicolor molding and realistic seals eliminate the need for painting. The product is based on the motif of the battleship Fuso of the Battle of Leyte, which was the last battle of the war, and is finished in a style with condensed shape features that have been reduced and deformed. Molded parts consist of pre-colored parts in warship color and bottom color. The design is split between the hull and the bottom, so it can be made into either an ocean-going type or a full-hull type. Characteristic parts seen on the actual ship are well sculpted. The body of the ship is one-piece structure, which is integrated into the left and right sides by slide mold to reproduce the stubby shape that is characteristic of battleships. The anchor is a separate part to give it a unique shape, and the porthole is realistically represented including the eaves. The aft air working deck is reproduced with sculpted linoleum fittings. The shape of the bridge is accurately reproduced in the late war period, with an electric probe mounted at the top of the bridge. The upper deck is a solid sculpture to represent the wooden deck. The depth of the sculpture is suitable for smudging in the case of paint reproduction. Wooden deck and linoleum deck can be easily expressed with the included stickers, and the wood grain pattern is realistic with multiple shades. The wooden and linoleum decks can be easily reproduced with the included stickers, and the wood grain patterns are realistic with multiple colors used. The 36cm main gun, 15cm secondary gun, and 12.7cm high-angle gun are molded with slide molds to create realistic gun barrels. The main gun is made of different parts depending on whether the rangefinder and additional machine gun are mounted or not. The angle of the main gun can be changed. The bridge is stacked to accurately represent the unbalanced appearance of the ship. The bridge is shaped like a real ship, with the props inserted and visible, and is densely equipped with equipment such as high-angle guns. The aircraft is deformed just like the real ship. The “Type 95 Water Reconnaissance Aircraft” is included, and markings such as the Japanese flag are represented by the stickers included. One aircraft is included in dark green color. Etching parts are as delicate as those of ordinary ship models, and do not detract from the deformed image of the base kit. Etching parts include the hull, various handrails, bridge window frames, rattars, ladders, cranes, various shields, sights, chimney area, searchlight slits, No. 21 electric searchlight, No. 13 electric searchlight, catapult, transport carriage, runway car, etc. Please note that colors may look different from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues. (From Fujimi Models website)