Fujimi 1/700 Special Series No. 83 Imperial Japanese Naval Battleship Kongo 1941

Witness the Kongo as she stood at the start of the Pacific War. This 1/700 waterline kit captures Japan's fast battleship in her 1941 configuration. A special mold reproduction features the brave opening-of-war appearance, with box art painted by Takashi Takaniwa. A detailed build for serious naval enthusiasts.

Key Features

• 1/700 scale waterline plastic model kit

• IJN Battleship Kongo (1941 configuration)

• Opening of the Pacific War appearance reproduced

• Special mold for enhanced accuracy

• Common parts: hull bottom, basic weapons

• Box art by Takashi Takaniwa

• Assembly and painting required

• Adhesives, tools, paint not included

Why Choose This
You secure a Special Series kit that incorporates the latest historical information available. The mold details aim for 1/350 scale realism compressed into 1/700. While assembly takes time, the finished precision rewards patient builders. A must for Imperial Japanese Navy collectors and those wanting a historically accurate Kongo from the war's first months.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Fujimi

• Series: Special Series No. 83

• Scale: 1/700

• Ship: IJN Battleship Kongo

• Year represented: 1941 (start of Pacific War)

• Model type: Waterline (full hull bottom included)

• Assembly: Required (glue, paint, tools sold separately)

• Box art: Takashi Takaniwa

• Detail level: Fine moldings approaching 1/350 standards

Build this Kongo and display her alongside Pearl Harbor-era fleet mates. The 1941 configuration predates her later anti-aircraft upgrades. A challenging yet gratifying project for warship modelers.