FH55 1/700 Japanese Imperial Navy Heavy Cruiser Ibuki

4968728452401

B0FQB3CK42

Fujimi Models - Imperial Japanese Navy Series - No. 55 - Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers - FH-55
Newly molded full hull type of the modified Suzuyama-class heavy cruiser “Ibuki” now available.\
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Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom. \
Assembly requires adhesive; painting is necessary.\
The heavy cruiser “Ibuki” was planned under an emergency program in November 1941 (Showa 16), one month before the war began, to supplement wartime losses. Construction commenced at the Kure Naval Arsenal. \
To shorten construction time, work began based on the later-type Mogami-class cruiser Suzuyama. An air defense command post was installed from the outset, the rear mast was moved aft to improve radio capabilities, and the torpedo armament was modified to four quadruple launchers (the Mogami-class had triple launchers). \
Launched in April 1943, after the loss of the main carriers at the Battle of Midway, her construction priority was low. In August, she was converted into a light carrier, with Sasebo Naval Arsenal taking charge. She was a phantom cruiser, reaching 80% completion when the war ended. \
(Basic Specifications)\
・This is an unpainted kit requiring glue assembly and painting\
・Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom\
・The product combines molds from the previous (Special Series) with newly added molds\
・The underwater section uses molds designed in 2025, while the above-water section uses molds designed in 2020\\ n\
(Product Specifications)\
・The product is modeled after the appearance of the lead ship of the modified Suzuyama class, “Ibuki,” had it been completed as a heavy cruiser during wartime.\
・Features dedicated parts to reproduce elements distinct from the Mogami class, such as the rear mast position and torpedo tubes.\
(Hull)\
・Hull parts with a cross-sectional shape similar to the late Mogami-class ships ‘Suzuyama’ and “Kumano.”\\ → This is a dedicated molded part with a side section shape different from the earlier Mogami and Mikuma classes\
・Portholes are depicted closed per wartime training\
→ Reproduced using a dedicated mold prepared separately from the 1941 heavy cruiser Mogami class\
・Parts configuration is split left and right\
(Bridge)\
・Equipped with one Type 21 radar, two Type 22 radars, and an E27 counter-radar on the forward mast\
→Type 22 radars feature ultra-small scale for realistic proportions\
・Transparent parts for the bridge windows enable a more authentic finish\
・Type 94 anti-aircraft mounts on both sides of the bridge\\ → The Mogami-class ships use Type 91 Anti-Aircraft Mounts, so different parts are included\
・The anti-aircraft command post and compass bridge floors feature finely sculpted grating patterns\
・The anti-aircraft command post includes binocular telescope parts that enhance precision when attached\
(Fittings/Central Section) ・Includes the characteristic thin funnels found on ships like Suzuyama and Kumano, equipped with 10 boilers\
→Includes dedicated parts distinct from the thicker front smoke duct type found on Mogami and Mikuma\
・Funnel caps are molded as “removed” parts

150x80x410 mm

400 g