Fujimi 433769 - 1:700 TOKU-37 IJN Battleship Hiei

1:700 scale plastic model kit of the IJN battleship Hiei

This Fujimi kit offers a detailed reproduction of the battleship Hiei, one of the renowned Kongō-class fast battleships. The model captures the ship’s WWII appearance, including its distinctive pagoda-style superstructure, primary gun turrets, secondary artillery, and numerous deck fittings.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 31.7 cm
• Manufacturer: Fujimi
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints, and modeling tools are not included. Assembly is required.

Assembly

The model features finely molded components that allow builders to recreate Hiei’s wartime configuration with a high level of realism. Superstructures, armament systems, and deck elements are detailed and engineered for precise fit.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or plastic cutters
• Files and sanding papers
• Fine brushes
• Plastic model cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints suitable for naval models

About the battleship Hiei

Hiei was one of the four Kongō-class fast battleships, originally built in the United Kingdom and later extensively modernized in Japan. She participated in multiple Pacific War operations, most notably during the Guadalcanal campaign. Severely damaged in surface combat and later struck by repeated air attacks, Hiei was lost in 1942. The ship remains an iconic symbol of the fierce naval engagements fought in the Solomon Islands.

Technical data of the original:

• Length: approx. 222 m
• Displacement: approx. 36,600 tons (post-refit)
• Armament: 8 × 356 mm guns, secondary and AA batteries
• Propulsion: steam turbines, approx. 136,000 hp
• Top speed: approx. 30 knots

About Fujimi

Fujimi is a well-known Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, appreciated for its precision molding, attention to historical detail, and wide catalog of naval subjects. Its products remain popular among modelers seeking accuracy and quality.