Fujimi 1/700 IJN Series No.51 Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Mogami japan NEW

The aircraft cruiser “Mogami” with a vast aviation workspace at the stern, now available as a full hull type with newly added molds (Basic Specifications) ・This is an unpainted kit requiring glue assembly and painting ・Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom ・The product consists of molds from the previous (Special Series) and newly added molds ・Below the waterline uses molds from 2025; above-water sections use molds from 2012 (Product Specifications) ・The product depicts the Mogami-class lead ship “Mogami” after conversion to an aviation cruiser in 1943 (Showa 18) ・4.5-inch main guns removed; new aviation working deck installed ・Features include the installation of Type 21 radar, expansion of the anti-aircraft command post, and enlargement of the forward bridge machine gun positions (Hull) ・The hull is a one-piece structure formed with port and starboard sides as a single unit ・The side bulges are separate parts ・The hull reflects the reduced appearance due to the closure of side windows based on combat experience, using dedicated molds for the aircraft cruiser (Bottom) ・The bottom part is a single integrated piece for port and starboard ・Side bulges are molded as a single piece above and below the waterline ・Realistically depicts the shape of the shaft brackets and the curved surface of the eddy plates ・Reproduces the thickness of the rudder mounting area; engraving on the surface of the balanced twin rudders creates a three-dimensional design ・Drainage ports are engraved on the hull bottom ・Bilge keels are integrated with the bulges, which reproduce the enlarged external shape after performance enhancements (Upper Deck) ・Bow to stern as a single piece 　→ Detailed engraving enhances realism, including linoleum deck fasteners and anti-slip patterns on steel deck plates ・Ventilation ducts and reels are depicted as integrated with the deck ・The underside of the flight deck features finely engraved split patterns for slip resistance (Each Deck) ・Various structures reproduced, including machine gun ammunition boxes, single-mount machine gun mounting points, and hose reels ・The shelter deck is a separate part; the lower torpedo equipment compartments are also accurately reproduced ・The flight deck is a single part, with the truss girder structure on the underside also depicted. (Bridge) ・The base of the bridge structure is an integrated part with engraving on all four sides, achieved using a slide mold. ・The enlarged machine gun position forward of the bridge is represented by a dedicated part. (Main Turrets) ・The seams of the heat shield plates on the sides and top of the turrets are depicted with fine engraving. (Functions) ・Both forward and aft funnels are split left-right parts → Handrails and double scaffolding are finely engraved ・Funnel rain guards are open, allowing visibility to the inner cylinder ・Steam exhaust pipes are separate parts from the funnels (Masts & Aviation Equipment) ・The rear mast features an integrated truss structure at the base → Designed for easy, detailed shape reproduction without additional processing ・The seaplane hoist crane is a single part made with a slide mold → Features a finely detailed hook ・The catapult (Kure Type 2 Model 5) uses a slide mold to realistically reproduce the side and top surfaces (Carrier-Based Aircraft) ・Molded in gray for improved handling (preventing damage during gate removal) ・Includes 8 Zero-type (three-seat) seaplane reconnaissance aircraft and 4 Zero-type seaplane observation aircraft (Included Decals) ・Two types of decals, totaling 5 sheets, are included ・Four sheets feature markings including the Imperial Japanese Navy ensign, national flag, and carrier-based aircraft Hinomaru 　→ Warship flags come in 3 sizes: 1/700 scale versions of the actual 10-span, 6-span, and 3-span dimensions 　→ Includes carrier aircraft Hinomaru, friendly identification bands (yellow stripes), etc. Hinomaru includes post-war variants without white borders ・1 sheet includes stern ship name, white line for rear mast, draft mark, etc. 　→Ship name decals include gold and navy blue filled versions 【Contents】 Runners x29　・Assembly instructions x2　・Decals x5 Please note that colors may appear different on monitors or due to image resolution compared to the actual product. (From Fujimi Models website)