Fujimi 1/700 Wave Series (Snap type) No.11 Japanese battleship Hiei

The Hiei battleship, following its refit, makes its debut in the “Wave Series”?a collection that includes a sea-surface base allowing you to easily recreate scenes of the ship racing at high speed and making sharp turns, and to realistically display its sailing appearance once assembled!! (Basic Specifications) ・Composed of pre-colored parts, so the intended color scheme is reproduced without the need for painting. ・Features a snap-fit assembly design, allowing you to build the model without using glue. ・Includes a water surface base that recreates the ship’s appearance while sailing and makes display more realistic and straightforward. ・This model of the Hiei is based on her appearance from Showa 16 through November of Showa 17 (from the outbreak of war through the Third Battle of the Solomon Islands). ・The product is modeled after the Hiei’s appearance from Showa 16 through November of Showa 17 (from the outbreak of war through the Third Battle of the Solomon Islands). 　→ Reproduces the appearance after the refit completed in Showa 15, featuring the distinctive bridge and bulge shapes 　→ Includes two types of fire control compasses?white and naval gray?allowing you to build either the pre-May Showa 17 or post-May Showa 17 configuration ・The diorama water surface is a custom-made plastic base designed to match the shape of the Hiei (snap-fit type / molded color reproduction specification), and it can be painted 　→ The wake pattern three-dimensionally recreates the wave patterns produced when the ship is turning hard to port at high speed (Structure, Specifications, and Features) Hull ・The hull is split into left and right halves, with the bottom separated at the waterline ・The side hull parts are exclusive to the Hiei, reproducing a different shape?including the bulge profile?from sister ships such as the Kongo ・Exclusive molded color in a dark gray mimicking the “naval ship color” used at the Kure Naval Arsenal ・The outboard electrical wiring on the sides is rendered in fine detail with delicate engraving, including the fastener sections Armament ・The main guns are capable of elevation and traverse. 　→ Achieves both a minimal number of parts and realistic modeling 　→ The muzzle of the 36-cm main gun barrel is rendered open using a slide mold 　→ The waterproof canvas is applied using the included decals ・The main gun turrets reproduce the distinctive feature found only on the Hiei and Kongo?a flat front wall. ・The secondary guns feature a one-piece construction where the casemate and barrel are molded as a single unit. ・The 25-mm machine guns are molded as a single piece and are gray in color Bridge ・The bridge consists of parts designed for layered assembly, faithfully reproducing every layer without omission ・The modern-style bridge, similar in structure to the Yamato-class, is constructed from dedicated parts ・The firing direction dial at the very top of the bridge comes with two color options: naval gray and white →Assemble using naval gray for the start of the war, and white for the Battle of Midway or the Third Battle of the Solomons to depict differences across different years Funnel/Mast ・The funnel is a left-right matching set, with separate parts for the steam discharge pipe and whistle pipe. ・The top cap (grille) is molded with openings, creating a highly realistic design with a sense of depth. → The molded color is black, allowing you to depict the color separation without painting. ・The mast is divided into the main mast, struts, cross trees, and topmast, balancing ease of assembly with accurate shape reproduction. → All molded colors are Kure Naval Arsenal colors → White lines for the helm signal are reproduced using included decals Deck ・The molded color of the wooden deck is a wood-like beige ・Delicate recessed engraving depicts the arrangement of planks; the depth of the recesses is suitable for wash painting ・Deck fittings such as air intakes (Naval Ship color) are separate parts to reproduce color differences ・The flight deck is molded in brown so that the unpainted linoleum flooring can be reproduced as-is ・Aircraft transport rails are designed to allow for easy color separation using the included decals Aviation Equipment and Carrier-Based Aircraft ・Two Type 95 Seaplane Reconnaissance Aircraft are included ・The molded color is dark green ・The model consists of four parts: fuselage, upper wing, lower wing, and floats ・The dark green and brown camouflage pattern can be reproduced using the included decals Bonus Parts ・Adhesive-type parts are included to achieve a more detailed finish ・Additional parts include a mooring beam, antenna mast (above the turret), machine gun mount, and gangway ・Includes air intakes lined up on the wooden deck and binoculars for the anti-aircraft command post ・Spare floats for the seaplane are included as replacement precision parts Display Sea Surface Base ・Special molded parts made of plastic, tailored to the Hiei’s beam and waterline shape (mold manufactured in 2026) → This is a dedicated mold with a unique shape, distinct from the snap-fit versions of the Kongo and Haruna ・The waterline shape is compatible with the four Kongo-class ships in the Special Series (the type requiring gluing and painting) → (Not compatible with the snap-fit versions of the Kongo and Haruna) ・External dimensions: Length 396 x Width 134 x Height (approx.) 17 mm; molded color: clear blue ・Depicts the ship’s appearance as it performs a hard-to-port turn at high speed, with the hull slightly tilted to port due to centrifugal force ・Reproduces the waves spreading from the bow to the sides, the subdued sea surface along the hull, and the wake generated by the propellers ・Multiple through-holes are provided along the fore-and-aft line on the hull bottom to allow for mounting modifications Included Decals ・Two sheets of decals are included for reproducing detailed paintwork ・Pre-cut decals are included for easy application ・Decals cover everything from basic elements to fine details, including the naval ensign and painted sections of ship’s boats → Includes decals for main guns, waterproof canvas on ship’s boats, emergency timber, and aircraft transport rails → Includes the Hinomaru flag flown on the top of the gun turrets from May, Showa 17 onward → Includes the vice admiral’s flag indicating Vice Admiral Hiroki Abe’s presence aboard the ship during the Third Battle of the Solomon Islands and the 11th Squadron ・The box art, created by Yoshiyuki Takano, depicts the ship flying the vice admiral’s flag and speeding across a clear sea in the latter half of Showa 17 ・The molded parts consist of 8 colors in total. (Kure Naval Arsenal color, Black, Brown, Light Beige, Dark Green, Gold, White, Clear Blue) ・Assembled dimensions: (approx.) L 396 × W 134 × H 83 mm (includes display sea base) 【Contents】　・Runners x 29　・Sea base x 1　・Securing cords x 3　・Assembly instructions x 2　・ Decal Sheets × 2 [Design/Mold Development Information] Main Body (Ship): Manufactured in 2017; Sea Surface Base: Manufactured in 2026 *Information current as of September 2026. Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor settings or image resolution. (From the Fujimi Models website)