1:700 Imperial Japanese Navy Battlecruiser Krishima 1915

Kajika 1:700 IJN Battlecruiser Kirishima 1915 — plastic kit

The injection-molded plastic kit captures the Japanese battlecruiser Kirishima in 1:700 scale from the manufacturer Kajika, in her fit of 1915, that is, shortly after she entered service. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. It is a detailed subject for collectors of warships.

The real subject

Kirishima was a battlecruiser of the Kongo class of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The ships of this class were designed at the beginning of the 20th century to a British pattern and were among the fastest heavy units of their day. In 1915 Kirishima served as a modern battlecruiser with a strong gun armament. The ship later went through an extensive reconstruction into a fast battleship and was sunk in the Second World War. This kit captures her in her early, battlecruiser form.

Building and painting tips

Separate the small parts carefully with a sharp knife. The hull can be finished as a waterline version or complete. The railings and the fine superstructure stand out with add-on photo-etched sets. Use an airbrush for painting and pick out the deck and the superstructure with washes. A stand will serve for stable display.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of warships in 1:700 scale
• Those interested in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Kongo class
• Modelers with experience of fine detail work

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.