Witness the Imperial Japanese Navy's mighty Hyuga as she appeared at the outbreak of war, before her conversion to an aircraft battleship. This 1/700 Special Series kit captures the battleship in her 1941-1942 configuration, featuring a waterline hull and slide-molded details including open 36cm gun ports. Distinct differences from sister ship Ise—main canopy, bridge upper section, rear mast crosstree—are reproduced with dedicated parts.
Key Features
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1/700 scale waterline model of battleship Hyuga in 1941-1942 wartime configuration.
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Left-right split hull; slide molds used for lower bridge structures and open 36cm main gun ports.
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Dedicated parts distinguish Hyuga from Ise: main canopy, bridge upper section, rear mast crosstree.
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Secondary gun command station shape and bridge cover size reproduced with unique components.
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Includes three Type 95 reconnaissance seaplanes.
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Fine separate part for elevated lookout near bridge machine guns (400mm height increase, 1941 modification).
Why Choose This
This kit addresses the specific differences that made Hyuga distinct from her more famous sister Ise, offering naval historians and modelers the opportunity to accurately represent the second ship of the class. The slide-molded gun ports and lower bridge structures deliver detail previously achievable only through aftermarket modifications. The waterline configuration suits diorama integration with other vessels or port scenes. For enthusiasts building the complete Ise-class pair or focusing on Pearl Harbor-era Japanese battleships, this Hyuga provides the necessary accuracy and presence to stand alongside any fleet.
Product Information
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Product: Fujimi 1/700 Special Series No. 97 Imperial Japanese Navy Battle Ship Hyuga, 1941
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Scale: 1/700
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Type: Waterline plastic model assembly kit
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Features: Left-right split hull; slide-molded gun ports and bridge structures; dedicated Ise-differentiating parts
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Includes: Three Type 95 reconnaissance seaplanes
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Origin: Made in Japan
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Note: Assembly and painting required; tools, adhesives, paints sold separately
Add this pre-conversion Hyuga to your 1/700 fleet and complete your Ise-class collection with period-accurate detail. From slide-molded gun ports to dedicated sister-ship differences, every component serves historical fidelity. Secure this kit today and let the battleship that would become an aircraft carrier sail in its original form.
