[TOKU-23] 1/700 IJN Battleship　KONGO

Experience the final, heavily armed configuration of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s fastest battleship. This 1/700 scale kit captures the Kongo as she appeared during the pivotal Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944, featuring the extensive anti-aircraft upgrades and radar equipment added late in the war.

Fujimi’s Toku series is renowned for its sharp molding and historical accuracy. This kit meticulously recreates the iconic pagoda mast, a hallmark of Japanese battleship design, along with the complex superstructure and deck layout. The hull is a waterline design, making it perfect for naval dioramas or display alongside other fleet members.

• Detailed recreation of the 1944 Leyte Gulf fit
• Precise molding of the 35.6cm main gun turrets with pre-molded canvas blast bags
• Extensive anti-aircraft suite including numerous 25mm triple machine gun mounts
• Includes Type 21 and Type 13 air search radar parts
• Finely textured deck surfaces with sandbags and shields around gun positions
• Molded in grey plastic with clear parts for searchlights and bridge windows
• Includes two F1M Pete floatplanes molded in clear plastic
• Waterslide decals for ship identification and flags

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/700
• Material: Plastic
• Model Type: Waterline
• Series: Toku (Special) Series No. 23