Aoshima 1/700 Japanese Navy Battleship Mutsu

The Aoshima 1/700 scale model kit of the Japanese Navy Battleship Mutsu offers model enthusiasts a detailed and accurate representation of this significant vessel from World War II.​

Key Features:

• Scale: 1/700​

• Series: Waterline Series​

• Enhanced Precision: This kit is part of Aoshima's renewed Waterline Series, featuring newly molded common outfitting parts for greater detail. 

• Kit Components: The model includes a one-piece hull with a separate flat waterline base, five sprues of parts, and two sprues of upgrade parts. These upgrades encompass ship's boats, float planes, anti-aircraft guns, a catapult, and other hardware to enhance the model's realism. ​

Assembly Requirements:

This plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Builders will need to provide their own adhesives, tools, and paints, as these are not included in the kit. 

Historical Background:

The Mutsu was a Nagato-class battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, commissioned in 1921. It played a notable role during its service in World War II until it tragically sank in 1943 due to an internal explosion.​

This model kit is ideal for hobbyists and history enthusiasts seeking to recreate a significant piece of naval history with precision and detail.