Fujimi NX-15 1/700 IJN Fast Battleship Haruna 1944 plastic ship model kit - FJ-46036  [FJ-46036]

Fujimi NX-15 1/700 IJN Fast Battleship Haruna 1944 (Sho Ichigo Operation)

This is a 1/700 scale plastic model kit representing the Imperial Japanese Navy fast battleship Haruna as configured in 1944 for Sho Ichigo Operation, positioned within Fujimi's small-ship naval lineup.

The real Haruna was one of the Kongo-class battlecruisers later rebuilt and modernized into fast battleships. Entering service in the early 20th century, she underwent extensive reconstruction between the world wars and operated as part of the IJN surface force during World War II. By 1944 Haruna carried increased anti-aircraft armament and radar installations to address evolving threats at sea.

As a kit intended for builders interested in historical surface units, the assembly requires conventional modeling skills. The instruction set focuses on external arrangement and deck fittings typical of the 1944 configuration. Modelers may choose to refine small details such as light fittings, railings, and rigging to match reference photographs. Finishing and weathering decisions will affect the final display realism.

The kit presents a scale representation of a 1944 fast battleship configuration that suits display-focused modelers and collectors who prioritize external accuracy and period details.