{"product_id":"30614-aoshima-01094-ijn-battle-ship-kongo-updated-version-1350","title":"Aoshima 01094 IJN BATTLE SHIP KONGO Updated version (1\/350)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAoshima 01094 I.J.N. BATTLE SHIP KONGO Updated version (1\/350) – plastic model of the Japanese battleship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 01094 I.J.N. BATTLE SHIP KONGO Updated version\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1:350 scale is a precisely reproduced plastic model kit representing the legendary Japanese battleship \"Kongō\", which played a key role in the history of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This product is intended for demanding modelers who appreciate accurate details and a high level of faithfulness to the original.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDetailed Historical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The ship \"Kongō\", launched in 1912, served for decades in the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by the British company Vickers and then built in Kobe, Japan, it was originally a battlecruiser, modernized to a fast battleship in the 1930s. During \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Kongō\" took part in battles such as the Battle of Leyte and the Elephant Convoy. It was the first Japanese battleship to be sunk by a U.S. submarine (USS Sealion) in 1944. The model depicts the ship after its modernizations, featuring additional radar systems and improved anti-aircraft armament.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1:350 – detailed reproduction of the ship’s actual proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of the original: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit (assembly required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model does not include glue or paints – additional modeler's accessories are required for finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEquipped with detailed components such as artillery turrets, deck, radars, and anti-aircraft weaponry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePossibility to upgrade the model with photo-etched metal parts (available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is this model for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We especially recommend this model for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of naval military history. Due to its intricate elements and large number of parts, \u003cstrong\u003ewe rate the building difficulty at 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s an excellent choice not only for collectors of Japanese warships but also for all fans of large 1:350 scale models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aoshima “Kongō” model provides not only the satisfaction of building, but also guarantees a realistic end result. The sharpness of the details, adherence to historical plans and the possibility for personalization make this one of the best Japanese battleship model kits from World War II available on the market.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720676200782,"sku":"AOS01094","price":110.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/5b4e4e1f62029c9e6a1b2257f522e2ba.jpg?v=1755504432","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/30614-aoshima-01094-ijn-battle-ship-kongo-updated-version-1350","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}