Hasegawa 49118 - 1/700 IJN Battleship Hyuga Scale Model Kit for Modellers  [HA-49118]

Hasegawa 49118 - 1/700 IJN Battleship Hyuga WL118
Price:
CAD$28.90
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-49118
GTIN:
4967834491182
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Hasegawa 1/700 IJN Battleship Hyuga - Detailed Naval Scale Replica

The Hasegawa 1/700 scale kit of the IJN Battleship Hyuga recreates a key warship from mid 20th century naval history. The parts capture hull lines, superstructure shapes, and deck fittings to give a faithful miniature of the original vessel. This kit is well suited to model builders who value historical accuracy and fine detailing.

Historical Context and Authentic Detail

The IJN Battleship Hyuga served as a significant asset in its era, and this Hasegawa kit highlights the ship's characteristic profile and weapons arrangement. Accurate surface details and proportionate elements make it straightforward to represent the battleship's wartime appearance for display or diorama use.

Build Difficulty and Display Potential

This model is aimed at builders with moderate experience - some care and patience are needed to assemble and paint the small parts. Once finished, the compact 1/700 scale model fits neatly into existing collections or on a display shelf as a conversation piece about naval engineering.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Required for realistic finish
The kit suits modellers with intermediate ability. Parts are small and require precise gluing and painting, so prior experience with 1/700 scale kits helps achieve a clean result.
Basic modelling tools, plastic cement, and a range of model paints are recommended to reproduce the hull and superstructure tones. Fine brushes or an airbrush will improve the finish on small details.
Yes, the scale and level of detail make it suitable for naval dioramas or a fleet display. Consider adding aftermarket photoetch parts or rigging to enhance realism.

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