Experience the intricate detailing of the battleship Kongo as it appeared at the end of its service, with enhanced anti-aircraft armaments during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Standard Edition: Perfect for those who wish to build without constraints at an affordable price.

– Glue assembly design emphasizing precise and detailed construction.

– Molded primarily in gray, allowing for personalized painting during assembly.

– The product is based on the appearance of the Kongo-class battleship “Kongo” from October 1944 during Operation Sho-Go 1.

– Features include 21 and 22 radar antennas on the bridge area, with a 13 radar antenna on the rear mast.

– Enhanced gun positions added to the canopies of the second and third main turrets.

– Expanded anti-air command center.

– Reduced searchlight count by two, enhancing 25mm triple machine guns.

– Partial removal of secondary guns and casing closure, adding two 12.7cm twin high-angle guns.

– Altered the shape of the anti-air fire control center by removing the lookout direction disc.

– Relocated machine guns from around the funnel to new positions.

– Rear bridge 4.5-meter rangefinder replaced with added machine guns.

– Added single machine guns.

The standard model is designed for ease of assembly with the minimum number of parts. This product is an unpainted kit requiring assembly and painting.

– Scale is 1/700, and it represents a waterline model not including the ship’s bottom.

– Made using existing molds from the traditional series.

Structure, Specifications, and Features:

– The hull has an integrated one-piece design for the port and starboard sides.

– Representing post-war features, portholes are depicted in a closed state with embossed moldings.

– The upper deck features a delicate single-piece wood deck carving.

– The base of the bridge utilizes a single-piece construction part from a slide mold.

– The linoleum-covered flight operations deck is prepared as a separate component.

– Exclusive parts recreate the unique slanted border of the Kongo’s wooden deck.

– Smoke funnels are constructed with a two-part side-by-side assembly method.

– Detailed strip patterns on the floor of high-angle gun emplacements are finely sculpted.

– Funnel caps are open, providing an intricate feel.

– Main turret roof is a flat-sided design, specifically crafted for Kongo/Hiei.

– Main gun barrels are jointly molded with canvas, with fixed elevation angles.

– The main gun muzzle is open due to the use of a slide mold.

– Includes two Type 0 reconnaissance seaplanes and one Type 0 observation plane, molded in gray.

– Molded in gray, including major parts, ship bottom plates, shipboard planes, and machine gun parts.

– Includes decals featuring naval flags and aircraft markings.

Included Contents:

– Runners x17

– Assembly instructions x1

– Decals x1

This injection-plastic ship model kit is designed for high-quality detailed design enthusiasts and collectors. The kit includes accurately molded parts with precise fitting to ensure an enjoyable building experience. It features a comprehensive set of decals for authentic detailing and is ideal for both novice and experienced model builders. Comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, providing a great way to learn more about naval history and ship modeling.

This is a plastic model and requires assembly.