Fujimi 1/700 IJN Series No.56 Japanese battleship Ise

A full-hull model recreating the Ise from the battleship era, equipped with six main gun turrets totaling 12 guns (Basic Specifications) ・This is an unpainted kit that requires assembly with adhesive and painting ・The scale is 1/700, and it is a full-hull model that includes the ship’s bottom ・This product is composed of both existing (Special Series) molds and newly added molds ・The section below the waterline is based on the 2026 design mold, while the above-water section is based on the 2017 design mold (Product Specifications) ・The product is modeled after the ship’s post-refit configuration?specifically, its appearance during the early stages of the Pacific War (Showa 16?17), prior to its conversion into an aircraft battleship. → This represents the final form of the ship as a pure battleship (excluding periods when it was equipped with experimental radar), featuring the intact No. 5 and No. 6 main gun turrets. → The hull sides and upper deck use dedicated molds designed specifically for battleships, differing from those used in the previously released “Ise” aircraft carrier kit. → The bridge, distinct from that of an aircraft carrier, is rendered using dedicated parts. ● Hull ・The side panels are designed as separate left and right sections → The design divides the side panels and bottom along the waterline ・The numerous unblocked portholes lining the sides are reproduced with delicate sculpting → The side panels are equipped with external wiring, and the portholes are unblocked, as specific to battleships ● Upper Deck ・Provided as dedicated parts distinct from those used in aircraft battleship kits ・Reproduced as a single integrated part from the bow to the sixth main gun → The anchor chain guide and air intake ducts are rendered as integral parts of the deck → The engraving on the wooden deck is designed with a depth suitable for ink washing ・The flight deck is a separate part from the wooden deck ● Bridge ・A structure assembled by layering multiple parts → Composed of dedicated parts designed specifically for this model, distinct from those of the aircraft battleship → The lower shelter deck, lower bridge, and upper bridge are integrated into a single part using a slide mold → The deck surfaces of each level above the compass bridge feature engraved patterns that reproduce linoleum flooring with a striped design → The floor of the anti-aircraft command post features intricate engraving to depict a grating surface ●Main Guns and Secondary Guns ・The main gun barrels feature a slide-molded muzzle; the elevation angle is fixed. ・The main gun turrets have finely detailed surfaces, and the rangefinders are separate parts. ・The secondary guns consist of a single-piece assembly integrating the casemate, weather cover, and barrel. ●Funnel & Aviation Equipment ・The funnel features a left-right sandwich-type construction ・The truss structure surrounding the funnel is reproduced as a separate part ・The aft aviation deck is designed as a separate part from the wooden deck section to simplify painting ・The included seaplanes are Type 95 seaplanes (set of 3) ●Aft Mast ・The mast consists of multiple parts to accurately reproduce its complex shape → A dedicated part is provided for the cross tree to reflect the design difference from the Hy?ga → The masthead features a dedicated part to reproduce both the vertical and V-shaped configurations ●Hull Bottom ・The hull bottom part is a single, integrated left-right unit ・The bulges below the waterline are separate parts from the hull bottom ・The bilge keel is integrated with the bulges ●Decals ・One sheet of decals is included ・Two decal sheets containing markings such as the naval ensign, national flag, and the Hinomaru for carrier-based aircraft 　→ Three sizes of the naval ensign are provided, scaled to 1/700 based on the actual dimensions of 10-ken, 6-ken, and 3-ken 　→ Includes the Hinomaru for carrier-based aircraft and friendly identification bands (yellow bands); the Hinomaru also includes versions without the white border used in the latter part of the war [Contents] 29 sprues, 1 set of assembly instructions, 1 sheet of decals Completed Size: (Approx.) 357 × 49 × 72 mm (Length × Width × Height) [Design/Mold Development Dates] Main Body: Manufactured in 2019; 2-piece machine gun parts: Manufactured in 2018; Ship’s bottom: Manufactured in 2026 *Information current as of August 2026. Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor settings or image resolution. (From the Fujimi Models website)