Border BS006 - 1:350 IJN Battleship Kongo

1:350 scale plastic model kit of the IJN Battleship Kongo

This Border Model kit represents the famous Imperial Japanese Navy battleship IJN Kongo – the lead ship of her class and one of Japan’s most iconic warships of World War II. Originally built in Britain by Vickers and later modernized in Japan, Kongo was transformed from a battlecruiser into a fast battleship. She took part in numerous Pacific campaigns, including the battles of Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, and the Philippines, before being sunk by the U.S. submarine USS Sealion in 1944.

• Scale: 1:350
• Model length: approx. 72 cm
• Manufacturer: Border Model
• Difficulty level: advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit includes a finely molded full hull and detailed deck with accurate wooden plank texture, superstructures, masts, and gun turrets. It comes with photo-etched parts for railings, ladders, radars, and other small fittings. Armament includes the 356 mm main guns, secondary batteries, and anti-aircraft weapons. Builders can choose between full-hull or display stand versions for presentation.

Box contents:

• Detailed hull and deck sections
• Main 356 mm gun turrets and secondary artillery
• Anti-aircraft weapon systems and rangefinders
• Observation aircraft, catapult, and small boats
• Photo-etched parts for fine details
• Decals for Imperial Japanese Navy markings
• Color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the IJN Battleship Kongo:

The IJN Kongo was the first of four ships in her class and the only one built outside Japan, launched in 1912 by Vickers in the United Kingdom. After several reconstructions, she became a fast battleship capable of 30 knots, serving as an escort for Japan’s aircraft carriers and in major Pacific engagements. Armed with eight 356 mm guns, she was one of the most powerful ships of her time, blending speed and firepower in a distinctive design. Kongo was sunk on November 21, 1944, after a long and distinguished service career.

Technical data of the real ship:

• Type: fast battleship (Kongo class)
• Length: 222 m
• Beam: 31 m
• Draught: 9.7 m
• Displacement: approx. 36,600 tons
• Propulsion: steam turbines, 136,000 hp
• Maximum speed: 30.5 knots
• Armament: 8 × 356 mm, 16 × 152 mm, 8 × 127 mm, AA guns
• Crew: approx. 1,360

About the manufacturer – Border Model:

Border Model is a premium plastic model kit manufacturer known for its high-quality molding, precision engineering, and historical accuracy. The company specializes in 1:35 and 1:350 scale models of tanks, ships, and military vehicles, offering products with superb detailing and excellent fit for advanced modelers and collectors.