Fujimi 1/700 IJN Series No.57 Japanese battleship Hyuga

A full-hull model recreating the battleship-era Hy?ga, 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 features a full-hull design that includes the ship’s keel ・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 the No. 5 main gun was removed or when an experimental radar was installed), featuring the No. 5 and No. 6 main gun turrets still in place. → The hull sides and wooden deck consist of dedicated parts designed specifically for battleships (parts are not shared with the aircraft battleship version). → The bridge, which differs from that of the aircraft battleship, is rendered using a dedicated mold. ● Hull ・The side panels are divided into left and right sections → The design divides the side panels and bottom along the waterline ・The unblocked portholes, arranged in large numbers along the sides, are reproduced with delicate engraving → The side panels are equipped with external wiring, and the unblocked portholes are specific to battleships ● Upper Deck ・Provided as dedicated parts distinct from those of an aircraft battleship ・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 aviation operations deck (with linoleum flooring) is a separate part from the wooden deck ● Bridge ・A structure assembled by layering multiple parts → Composed of dedicated parts designed specifically for this ship, distinct from those of aircraft battleships → 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 the linoleum flooring and striped design → The floor of the anti-aircraft command post features intricate engraving to depict a grating surface → The bluework shape of the secondary gun control station is a Hy?ga-specific part designed to reflect the differences from the Ise ● Main Guns and Secondary Guns ・The muzzles of the main gun barrels are reproduced using a slide mold; the elevation angle of the guns is fixed ・The main gun turrets feature detailed surface textures, and the rangefinders are separate parts ・The secondary guns consist of a single-piece assembly integrating the casemate, weather cover, and gun barrel ●Funnel and Aviation Equipment ・The funnel features a left-and-right joined 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, reducing the amount of painting required. ・The included seaplanes are Type 95 seaplanes; the set contains three. ●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 differences from the Ise → The cross-shaped masthead is exclusive to the Hyuga ●Hull Bottom ・The hull bottom part is a single, integrated left-right piece ・The bulges below the waterline are separate parts from the hull bottom ・The bilge keel is integrated with the bulges ●Decals ・Two sheets of decals are included ・Two sheets of decals 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] 27 sprues, 1 set of assembly instructions, 2 sheets of decals Completed Size: (Approx.) 357 × 49 × 80 mm (Length × Width × Height; 101 mm including base) [Design/Mold Development Dates] Main Body: Manufactured in 2017; 2-piece machine gun parts: Manufactured in 2018; Hull Bottom: Manufactured in 2026 Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor settings and image resolution. (From the Fujimi Models website)