Fujimi FJ-46135 1/700 scale IJN Kongou battleship plastic model kit  [FJ-46135]

Fujimi FJ-46135 - IJN Battleship Kongou 1944 (Sho Ichigo Operation)

The model is a 1/700-scale plastic kit representing the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kongou as configured in 1944 and issued in Fujimi's Fune Next series; it is positioned for display-focused assembly and detailing.

Kongou was a capital ship originally built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early 20th century and underwent major interwar reconstructions that altered her profile and combat capability. By 1944 she remained an operational unit within the IJN order of battle, reflecting adaptations made during decades of refit and modernization. The ship's service history spans prewar fleet actions and wartime escorts and deployments.

As part of the Fune Next line, this release aims to reproduce hull and superstructure forms at 1/700 scale. The kit is supplied as a plastic model requiring full assembly and finishing; builders should expect to perform painting, rigging, and mounting for display. Reference material is recommended for accurate paint schemes and equipment fit. The release is presented for modelers and collectors seeking a detailed small-scale representation rather than a quick-build product.

A compact, display-oriented representation of a 1944-era IJN battleship offering a scale-faithful hull and superstructure for builders focused on historical accuracy and visual presentation.