Fujimi 451794 - 1:700 Mutsu Japanese Navy Battleship Full Hull

Plastic model kit of the IJN battleship Mutsu in 1:700 scale

The Fujimi 451794 kit depicts the Japanese battleship Mutsu, one of the two Nagato-class battleships that formed the backbone of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This 1:700 scale model is presented in a Full Hull configuration, allowing the complete underwater hull to be displayed.

In the box you will find:

• plastic full hull parts
• detailed superstructure and masts
• main and secondary gun turrets
• anti-aircraft weaponry components
• deck fittings and ship equipment details
• decals for ship markings

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 320 mm
• Manufacturer: Fujimi
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly and painting.

Model assembly:

The kit is designed for traditional plastic model assembly. Construction includes assembling the full hull, superstructure, main armament and numerous deck details. The 1:700 scale offers an excellent balance between size and detail for naval modellers.

Required tools:

• plastic cement
• modelling knife or cutters
• files or sandpaper
• brushes
• model paints

About the battleship Mutsu:

Mutsu entered service in 1921 and was one of the most powerful battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Together with her sister ship Nagato, she represented the pinnacle of Japanese capital ship design. The ship met a tragic end in 1943 after an internal explosion while anchored at Hashirajima.

Original ship specifications:

• Length: approx. 224.9 m
• Displacement: approx. 39,000 tons
• Main armament: 8 × 410 mm guns
• Propulsion: steam turbines

About Fujimi:

Fujimi is a well-known Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, especially respected for its extensive range of 1:700 scale naval subjects. Fujimi kits are valued for their accuracy, proportions and wide selection of Imperial Japanese Navy vessels.