Fujimi1/700 Special Series No.102 Japanese cruiser Isuzu (1944) (Standard Edition)

This kit depicts the ship as it appeared after September 1944, following its conversion from single-mount guns to anti-aircraft guns and its refit as an anti-aircraft cruiser. (Basic Specifications) ・This is a glue-together kit characterized by its detailed construction designed for precision modeling. ・The kit is primarily gray in color, allowing you to enjoy painting as you assemble it. ・Unlike the STD version, the PLUS version includes clear parts for certain components to enhance realism. ・The model depicts the ship as it appeared after being refitted in September 1944, with the 14 cm single-mount guns replaced by 12.7 cm twin-mount anti-aircraft guns → The forward torpedo tubes were removed and a crew waiting room was installed in their place → The torpedo tubes were replaced with quadruple mounts → Radar equipment includes a Type 21 radar on the bridge and Type 22 and Type 13 radars on the aft mast → Carries a 10-meter cargo ship (Structure, Specifications, and Features) 　 ● Hull ・Constructed from a single, integrated left-and-right section 　→ External wiring not included; shape represents the configuration during post-refit sea trials 　→ Reflects the removal of the forward torpedo tubes and the installation of a crew waiting room 　→ Portholes represent the configuration where, based on wartime experience, they were sealed off to a minimum number ・The hull bottom is designed to fit into the inner side of the hull, and the area below the waterline is not reproduced ・The shelter section is a single-piece part produced using a slide mold (Basic Specifications) ・Features a glue-together assembly design with a detailed construction focused on sculptural accuracy ・The main molded color is gray, designed for assembly while enjoying the painting process ・Unlike the STD version, the PLUS version includes clear parts for certain components to enhance realism ・The model depicts the ship as it appeared after refitting in September 1944, when the 14cm single-mount guns were replaced with 12.7cm twin-mount anti-aircraft guns → The hull features the removal of the forward torpedo tubes and the installation of a crew waiting room → The torpedo tubes were replaced with quadruple mounts → Radar equipment includes a Type 21 radar on the bridge and Type 22 and Type 13 radars on the aft mast → Carries a 10-meter cargo boat (Structure, Specifications, and Features) ● Hull ・Constructed as a single, integrated left-and-right section 　→ External wiring is not included; the shape is based on the configuration during post-refit sea trials 　→ Depicts the configuration with the forward torpedo tubes removed and a crew waiting room installed 　→ Port windows are depicted as having been sealed off based on wartime lessons, showing only the minimum number required ・The hull bottom is designed to fit into the inner side of the hull, and the area below the waterline is not reproduced ・The shelter section is a single-piece part produced using a slide mold ●Fittings ・The gangway is a separate part, allowing for the recreation of the ship’s appearance while at anchor ・The aft mast consists of separate parts for the main mast, support mast, and cross tree ・The searchlight parts are molded in gray ・The Type 13 radar is optional (installation requires modification of the boat davit) ・The stern signal lights are provided as separate parts ●Decals ・One sheet of decals is included [Contents] 12 sprues, 1 assembly manual, 1 sheet of decals Finished size: approx. 232 x 20 x 43 mm (length x width x height) [Design/Mold Development Period] 2012 ★The differences between the PLUS version and the Standard (STD) version are as follows: ・Molded colors of searchlights/signal lights ・Addition of binoculars (PLUS version specifications listed below) ・Replacement with/inclusion of a two-piece 25mm machine gun ・Replacement of Type 21, Type 13, and Type 22 radar sets ・Replacement of Type A1 anti-aircraft gun ・Replacement of the 11-meter motorboat ・Replacement of the 9-meter cutter ・Addition of a dinghy davit ・Replacement of the Chrysanthemum crest ・Replacement of the side lights ・Addition of decals for the ship’s name and other markings on the stern Please note that due to monitor settings and image resolution, the colors may appear different from the actual product. (From the Fujimi Models website)