Hasegawa 30071 - 1:700 IJN Battleship Mikasa The Battle of the Japan Sea 1905 w/ Figure

IJN Mikasa – Japanese Battleship from 1905 – 1/700 Scale Model – Hasegawa

This kit represents the pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa, the flagship of Admiral Tōgō during the Russo-Japanese War. The model depicts the ship during the pivotal Battle of Tsushima in 1905, where the Imperial Japanese Navy achieved a decisive victory. This 1/700 scale model captures the unique design, armament layout, and deck features of the legendary warship.

Kit includes:

• Plastic sprues for Mikasa battleship assembly
• Sailor figures in 1/700 scale
• Decals and color guide for Tsushima scheme
• Detailed instruction manual

Note: This kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly required.

Assembly information:

The model must be assembled and painted manually. The included instructions guide through the construction process and painting scheme. The included crew figures allow for added realism in display setups.

Tools and materials required:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Sanding tools
• Paintbrushes
• Plastic model glue
• Paints according to instruction
• CA glue for any metal/resin parts

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1/700
• Length: approx. 18.9 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Skill level: intermediate

About the IJN Mikasa:

The IJN Mikasa was a pre-dreadnought battleship built in the UK for the Imperial Japanese Navy and launched in 1900. It was armed with four 12-inch guns and saw action as the flagship in the Battle of Tsushima, a landmark naval victory for Japan. Today, Mikasa is preserved as a museum ship in Yokosuka, Japan.

Original ship specifications:

• Length: 132.3 m
• Beam: 23.2 m
• Displacement: 15,140 tons
• Propulsion: steam engines, top speed 18 knots
• Crew: approx. 830
• Armament: 4 × 305 mm guns, 14 × 152 mm guns, secondary weapons, torpedo tubes

A must-have for naval history enthusiasts and model ship collectors.

This faithful reproduction of the Mikasa captures the power and prestige of one of the most important warships of the early 20th century.