Special-002 EX-1 1/700 Special Series No. 002 EX-1 Japanese Battleship Kongo (1944/Operation Shō-1)
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4968728433950
ASIN
B0FC272WR1
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Special Series - No. 002 - EX-1 - Japanese Navy Battleship - 1944
Reproduce the Kongo battleship from its enhanced anti-aircraft armament during the Battle of Leyte Gulf to its final appearance with meticulously sculpted parts.
Precise outfitting parts are added to the standard specification (STD), and the Zero floatplane/searchlights are molded in clear for realism.
This is an unpainted kit that requires glue assembly and painting.
This is a 1/700 scale model of the ship, and does not include the bottom.
This product is made using the same molds as the previous (Special Series).
The Kongo battleship is the oldest of the 12 battleships that participated in the Pacific War, having been completed in 1913 by Vickers in the UK. With a length of 222m and a beam of 28.96m, the ship was equipped with eight 45-caliber 35.6cm guns. After her second and final refit, the ship was a battleship characterized by its high speed, boasting a speed of 30.3kt. With the outbreak of the Pacific War, the ship participated in the Southern Front and accompanied the Task Force in the Indian Ocean campaign. During the Battle of Guadalcanal, the ship participated in many memorable operations, including bombarding airfields alongside the third ship, the Haruna. Following her participation in the Battle of Leyte Gulf (Operation Sho-Ichi-Go) in October 1944, the ship was sunk by a torpedo attack by a US submarine while sailing through the Taiwan Strait. \
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(Basic Specifications)\
--This model features an adhesive assembly system and meticulous craftsmanship.\
--The molding color is mainly gray, allowing for fun painting as you assemble.\
--This model is based on the appearance of the first Kongo-class battleship, the Kongo, from Operation Sho-Ichi-Go in October 1944 to its final appearance.\
--Equipped with No. 21 and No. 22 radars on the bridge and No. 13 radar on the aft mast.\
--Equipped with additional machine gun turrets on the canopies of the second and third main guns.\
--An enlarged air defense command post.\
--Two searchlights removed, and triple 25mm machine guns added.\
--Part of the secondary guns removed, casings closed, and two 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft guns added.\
--The lookout compass removed. Anti-aircraft command post configuration\
・Appearance after the No. 7 and No. 8 machine guns have been relocated to the gun turret near the funnel\
・The 4.5-meter rangefinder on the aft bridge has been replaced with an additional machine gun\
・Appearance with an additional single machine gun\
(Structure, Specifications, Features)\
・The hull has a one-piece structure on the port and starboard sides\
・The portholes, a characteristic of the late war, are depicted blocked with raised molding\
・The upper deck is a single piece with delicate carvings on the wooden deck\
・The bridge base is a one-piece part made with a slide mold\
・The linoleum covering on the aircraft deck is provided as a separate part from the upper deck\
・Only on the Kongō, the slanted boundary with the wooden deck is reproduced with a dedicated part\
・The funnel is a two-part structure, glued together on the left and right.\
・The strip patterns on the floor, such as the anti-aircraft gun turrets, are depicted with intricate carvings.・Funnel caps are removed for a sense of precision. ・The main gun canopy is a Kongo/Hiei exclusive part with a flat side profile. ・The main gun barrel and canvas are one piece, with a fixed elevation and depression angle. ・The main gun muzzle is opened using a slide mold. ・The 25mm twin machine guns include additional precisely sculpted parts. ・A two-part structure that makes it easy to paint different parts, with mold parts released in 2018. ・The bridge includes binocular telescope parts for an added sense of precision. ・The carrier-based floatplanes include two Zero-type observation seaplanes (molded in gray) and one Zero-type observation seaplane (molded in transparent). ・The main parts, ship bottom plate, aircraft, and machine gun parts are molded in gray. ・Searchlight parts are molded in transparent. Includes separate parts designed for improved quality, commonality, and easy painting. ・Replacement mold parts for existing parts, released in 2021. ・Includes No. 13, No. 22, and No. 21 radars. ・The No. 22 radar can also be extended. ・Includes a 9-meter cutter, a 12-meter motorboat, a 12-meter motor launch, and a mount. ・Separate wood and naval colors and canvas sections for painting. ・Includes the chrysanthemum crest on the bow and sidelights on both sides of the bridge (some modification required for installation). ・Includes two types of decals. ・One decal sheet featuring the naval ensign and aircraft markings. ・One decal sheet featuring the stern ship name and draft notation. This product is made in Japan. This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly. Brand: Fujimi Model (FUJIMI) Material: Plastic Plastic Model Plus Specifications 1/700 4968728433950 B0FC272WR1 Special-002 EX-1 1/700 Special Series No. 002 EX-1 Japanese Battleship Kongo (1944/Operation Sho-Ichi-Go) (text created at , 2025-09-29)
Reproduce the Kongo battleship from its enhanced anti-aircraft armament during the Battle of Leyte Gulf to its final appearance with meticulously sculpted parts.
Precise outfitting parts are added to the standard specification (STD), and the Zero floatplane/searchlights are molded in clear for realism.
This is an unpainted kit that requires glue assembly and painting.
This is a 1/700 scale model of the ship, and does not include the bottom.
This product is made using the same molds as the previous (Special Series).
The Kongo battleship is the oldest of the 12 battleships that participated in the Pacific War, having been completed in 1913 by Vickers in the UK. With a length of 222m and a beam of 28.96m, the ship was equipped with eight 45-caliber 35.6cm guns. After her second and final refit, the ship was a battleship characterized by its high speed, boasting a speed of 30.3kt. With the outbreak of the Pacific War, the ship participated in the Southern Front and accompanied the Task Force in the Indian Ocean campaign. During the Battle of Guadalcanal, the ship participated in many memorable operations, including bombarding airfields alongside the third ship, the Haruna. Following her participation in the Battle of Leyte Gulf (Operation Sho-Ichi-Go) in October 1944, the ship was sunk by a torpedo attack by a US submarine while sailing through the Taiwan Strait. \
\
(Basic Specifications)\
--This model features an adhesive assembly system and meticulous craftsmanship.\
--The molding color is mainly gray, allowing for fun painting as you assemble.\
--This model is based on the appearance of the first Kongo-class battleship, the Kongo, from Operation Sho-Ichi-Go in October 1944 to its final appearance.\
--Equipped with No. 21 and No. 22 radars on the bridge and No. 13 radar on the aft mast.\
--Equipped with additional machine gun turrets on the canopies of the second and third main guns.\
--An enlarged air defense command post.\
--Two searchlights removed, and triple 25mm machine guns added.\
--Part of the secondary guns removed, casings closed, and two 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft guns added.\
--The lookout compass removed. Anti-aircraft command post configuration\
・Appearance after the No. 7 and No. 8 machine guns have been relocated to the gun turret near the funnel\
・The 4.5-meter rangefinder on the aft bridge has been replaced with an additional machine gun\
・Appearance with an additional single machine gun\
(Structure, Specifications, Features)\
・The hull has a one-piece structure on the port and starboard sides\
・The portholes, a characteristic of the late war, are depicted blocked with raised molding\
・The upper deck is a single piece with delicate carvings on the wooden deck\
・The bridge base is a one-piece part made with a slide mold\
・The linoleum covering on the aircraft deck is provided as a separate part from the upper deck\
・Only on the Kongō, the slanted boundary with the wooden deck is reproduced with a dedicated part\
・The funnel is a two-part structure, glued together on the left and right.\
・The strip patterns on the floor, such as the anti-aircraft gun turrets, are depicted with intricate carvings.・Funnel caps are removed for a sense of precision. ・The main gun canopy is a Kongo/Hiei exclusive part with a flat side profile. ・The main gun barrel and canvas are one piece, with a fixed elevation and depression angle. ・The main gun muzzle is opened using a slide mold. ・The 25mm twin machine guns include additional precisely sculpted parts. ・A two-part structure that makes it easy to paint different parts, with mold parts released in 2018. ・The bridge includes binocular telescope parts for an added sense of precision. ・The carrier-based floatplanes include two Zero-type observation seaplanes (molded in gray) and one Zero-type observation seaplane (molded in transparent). ・The main parts, ship bottom plate, aircraft, and machine gun parts are molded in gray. ・Searchlight parts are molded in transparent. Includes separate parts designed for improved quality, commonality, and easy painting. ・Replacement mold parts for existing parts, released in 2021. ・Includes No. 13, No. 22, and No. 21 radars. ・The No. 22 radar can also be extended. ・Includes a 9-meter cutter, a 12-meter motorboat, a 12-meter motor launch, and a mount. ・Separate wood and naval colors and canvas sections for painting. ・Includes the chrysanthemum crest on the bow and sidelights on both sides of the bridge (some modification required for installation). ・Includes two types of decals. ・One decal sheet featuring the naval ensign and aircraft markings. ・One decal sheet featuring the stern ship name and draft notation. This product is made in Japan. This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly. Brand: Fujimi Model (FUJIMI) Material: Plastic Plastic Model Plus Specifications 1/700 4968728433950 B0FC272WR1 Special-002 EX-1 1/700 Special Series No. 002 EX-1 Japanese Battleship Kongo (1944/Operation Sho-Ichi-Go) (text created at , 2025-09-29)
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Size (Approx.):
165x64x411 mm
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Weight (Approx.):
390 g
3,218 JPY (Including Tax)
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3
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2026-02-04
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