Fujimi 400822 Osaka Cargo-Liner Brasil Maru (1/700) – plastic model kit of a cargo ship

The cargo ship model – Fujimi 400822 Osaka Cargo-Liner Brasil Maru in 1/700 scale is an excellent choice for ship modeling enthusiasts and fans of maritime transport history. Offered by the renowned Japanese company Fujimi, this kit allows you to recreate one of the best-known Japanese cargo liners of World War II, which played an important role in the Japanese civilian fleet.

Historical and technical information about Brasil Maru

Brasil Maru was an Osaka-class cargo liner, built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. in Nagasaki for Osaka Shosen Kaisha (today Mitsui OSK Lines). It entered service in the 1930s. Its main design purpose was the transport of cargo and passengers on long-distance global routes, including to South and North America. It was a key element of the Japanese merchant fleet during the interwar period and World War II, serving both civil and military transport missions. Japanese warships often escorted her on voyages; she regularly participated in convoys transporting soldiers and supplies to different theaters of operations in the Pacific.

Technical specifications of Fujimi 400822 model

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of original use: Japan
• Historical period: Interwar period, World War II (1930–1944)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Kit does not include glue or paints – must be purchased separately
• Detailed superstructure, masts, and cargo hold features
• Model dimensions when assembled: length approx. 200 mm
• Crisply cast plastic parts, easy to modify and expand with photo-etched additions (not included in the set)

Who is the Fujimi 1/700 Brasil Maru model for?

This model is recommended for both collectors of merchant ship models and enthusiasts of the Japanese civilian fleet and World War II militaria. The clear instruction manual based on diagrams and the well-thought-out parts layout make it a good choice both for moderately advanced modelers and ambitious beginners. Difficulty level: 3/5. The model helps develop assembly skills and work with small details, while at the same time providing a satisfying collector's effect upon completion.

Why choose the Fujimi 400822 ship model?

The Fujimi 400822 Osaka Cargo-Liner Brasil Maru model combines historical relevance with high-quality detail execution. Perfect for building convoy dioramas or as a stand-alone exhibit in a collection of cargo ships. This product is highly regarded by modelers around the world for its precision and original subject matter.