Fujimi FJ-46036 NX-15 1/700 IJN Fast Battleship Haruna 1944 Plastic Ship Model Kit  [FJ-46036]

Fujimi NX-15 1/700 IJN Fast Battleship Haruna 1944 - 1944 External Representation

This is a 1/700 scale plastic model kit reproducing the Imperial Japanese Navy fast battleship Haruna as configured in 1944 for Sho Ichigo Operation, presented within Fujimi's small-ship naval lineup.

The real Haruna began life as a Kongo-class battlecruiser later rebuilt and modernized into a fast battleship. Commissioned in the early 20th century, she underwent major reconstruction between the world wars and served with the IJN surface force during World War II. By 1944 Haruna carried enhanced anti-aircraft weaponry and radar fittings added to meet evolving wartime threats.

Designed for builders interested in historical surface units, the assembly of this kit requires standard modeling skills. The instructions concentrate on external arrangement and deck fittings typical of the 1944 appearance. Modelers can refine small details such as light fittings, railings, and rigging to better match reference photos. Paint and weathering choices will determine final display realism.

This kit provides a compact, display-ready representation of Haruna's 1944 fast battleship profile, suited to collectors and modelers who prioritize external accuracy and period detail.