FujimiChibi-Maru Kantai Series No.6 EX-1 Chibi-Maru Kantai Hiei Special Edition (with Effect Parts)

Chibimaru: A Special Edition of the Hiei with Immersive Effect Parts Is Back in Print! The Chibimaru Fleet is a model series featuring stylized versions of numerous famous ships built by the Imperial Japanese Navy and active during the Pacific War, designed to be “easy to build, collect, and display.” The snap-fit assembly style requires no glue, and thanks to decals and multi-colored molded parts, painting is not necessary. This product is designed with parts that allow you to recreate the ship as it appeared at sea. In addition to the standard Hiei parts, the set includes original effect parts exclusive to this special edition. The product is modeled after the Hiei of the Third Squadron, which saw action in the Third Battle of the Solomon Islands in Showa 17. Special parts reproduce the difference between the Kirishima’s main guns?which featured curved side armor plates?and the Hiei’s main guns, which had flat plates. The model recreates the ship’s appearance toward the end of its service, when anti-aircraft machine guns were mounted beneath the bridge. The differences in the placement of the searchlight masts are also realistically reproduced. The deck sections feature highly conformable, realistic decals that perfectly reproduce the intricate mold details even without painting. The decals include a wooden deck with a complex woodgrain pattern, the naval ensign, bridge windows, searchlight lens surfaces, and waterproof covers. [Effect Parts] Includes a display stand molded in a blue color evoking the ocean. Includes bow and stern waves molded in a clear blue color. Includes gunfire effects molded in a clear orange color. The gunfire effects are designed to be attached with adhesive. *The ship’s hull bottom and propeller parts are not included. Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor settings and image resolution. (From the Fujimi Models website)