Classic liner build - Hasegawa 49503 - 1/700 Hikawamaru Japanese Ocean Liner Model Kit for modelers  [HA-49503]

Hasegawa 1/700 Hikawamaru model kit overview

This Hasegawa 1/700 Hikawamaru kit reproduces the famous Japanese ocean liner with careful attention to hull and deck details. It is aimed at hobbyists who enjoy maritime subjects and compact, display-ready ship models.

Historic liner captured in scale

The Hikawamaru was launched in 1929 and operated as a passenger and cargo liner on routes including Japan to Seattle. Later converted to a hospital ship during World War II, the vessel has a notable service history that this model reflects through its overall silhouette and deck layout.

Build notes and presentation

At 1/700 scale, this Hasegawa kit offers fine structural parts that reward careful assembly and painting. The finished model makes a tidy display piece for a shelf or diorama and highlights early 20th-century ship lines when properly finished.