Fujimi 451909 - 1:700 Musashi 1942 Japanese Navy Battleship Full Hull

Plastic model kit of the IJN battleship Musashi (1942) in 1:700 scale

The Fujimi 451909 kit depicts the battleship Musashi in her 1942 configuration. As a sister ship to Yamato, Musashi represented the pinnacle of Imperial Japanese Navy battleship design and remains one of the largest artillery warships ever constructed. This model is presented in a Full Hull version, allowing the complete underwater hull to be displayed.

In the box you will find:

• plastic full hull components
• detailed superstructure and masts
• main gun turrets with 460 mm barrels
• secondary and anti-aircraft armament
• deck fittings and ship equipment details
• decals for ship markings

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 376 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, complex superstructure, main armament and numerous deck details. The 1:700 scale offers an impressive representation of this iconic battleship while remaining suitable for display.

Required tools:

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

About the battleship Musashi:

Musashi entered service in 1942 as one of two Yamato-class battleships. Armed with the largest naval guns ever mounted on a warship, she symbolised the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Musashi was sunk in October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf after sustained air attacks.

Original ship specifications:

• Length: approx. 263 m
• Displacement: approx. 65,000 tons (full load)
• Main armament: 9 × 460 mm guns
• Propulsion: steam turbines

About Fujimi:

Fujimi is a respected Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, particularly known for its extensive 1:700 scale naval range. Fujimi kits are valued by modellers for their accuracy, proportions and broad selection of Imperial Japanese Navy subjects.