Fujimi KG-51 1/700 IJN Heavy Cruiser Mogami

This 1/700 scale full-hull kit reproduces Mogami in her 1943 configuration after conversion into an aviation cruiser. The kit combines existing Special Series tooling with newly tooled full-hull parts.

Kit Features:
- Unpainted model kit requiring assembly with glue and painting
- Full-hull configuration including the hull below the waterline
- Reproduces Mogami after removal of No.4 and No.5 main turrets and installation of the aviation working deck
- Features Type 21 radar, enlarged air-defence command post, and enlarged anti-aircraft gun positions forward of the bridge
- One-piece main hull with separate side bulges
- One-piece lower hull with detailed shaft brackets, eddy plates, twin balanced rudders, water intake/outlet details, and enlarged bulges with integrated bilge keels
- One-piece upper deck with finely moulded linoleum retaining strips, anti-slip surfaces, vents, and reels
- Separate shelter deck with detailed torpedo equipment area below
- One-piece aviation working deck with detailed underside truss structure
- One-piece bridge base with detailed surfaces and dedicated enlarged forward anti-aircraft gun platform
- Main turrets feature finely moulded heat-shield panel joints
- Two-piece funnels feature detailed railings, platforms, open rain guards, and separate steam pipes
- Detailed rear mast with integrated lower truss structure
- One-piece aircraft recovery crane with detailed hook
- Detailed Kure Type No.2 Model 5 catapult
- Includes 12 seaplanes moulded in grey: 8 Type 0 three-seat reconnaissance seaplanes and 4 Type 0 observation seaplanes
- Includes 5 decal sheets with naval ensigns, national flags, aircraft markings, identification bands, stern ship names, rear mast white lines, and draught markings

Contents:
- 29 sprues
- 2 assembly instruction sheets
- 5 decal sheets

** This is an unpainted model kit requiring assembly and painting. Glue, paints, tools, and other modelling supplies are required and sold separately.