{"product_id":"31946-hasegawa-wl109-ijn-battleship-kongo-1700","title":"Hasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Congo (1\/700)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Kongo (1\/700) – plastic ship model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Kongo\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality kit for building the Japanese battleship from World War II, considered the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The kit is made by the renowned manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing excellent detailing and high precision in all model components.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical information about the battleship Kongo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The battleship \u003cstrong\u003eKongo\u003c\/strong\u003e was built in Great Britain in 1913 and delivered to the Japanese fleet the same year. Originally commissioned as a battlecruiser, it underwent modernization between 1929–1931, and further upgrades in 1935–1937 turned her into a fast battleship. The vessel actively participated in numerous naval operations in the Pacific during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Aleutian Islands campaign. Unfortunately, the Kongo was torpedoed by an American submarine in November 1944.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Hasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Kongo (1\/700) kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduces the silhouette and armament of the battleship, including deck and superstructure details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1:700 scale is ideal for the Water Line series collection, maintaining fidelity to the proportions of the original ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParts made from high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the model's long lifespan as well as ease of processing and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly kit – glue and paints are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes decals for marking the ship in accordance with historical accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe product category is \"plastic model kit\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend this model for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We especially recommend the Hasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Kongo (1\/700) to intermediate and advanced modelers, due to the large number of small parts and the need for careful finishing. It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of naval history, Japanese WWII warships, and collectors of 1:700 scale ship models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 – requires basic modeling skills and patience when assembling small parts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    If you are looking for a high-quality collector's model that faithfully reflects historical realities, the Hasegawa WL109 IJN Battleship Kongo in 1\/700 scale will be the perfect choice!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720749666638,"sku":"HAWL109","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/4b9aec56695fffb69d2b0b169f8bfaba.jpg?v=1755505700","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/31946-hasegawa-wl109-ijn-battleship-kongo-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}