{"product_id":"37040-aoshima-00097-ijn-battleship-fuso-1944-retake-1700","title":"Aoshima 00097 IJN Battleship Fuso 1944 Retake 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAoshima 00097 IJN Battleship Fuso 1944 Retake 1\/700 – Model of a Japanese WWII Battleship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 00097 IJN Battleship Fuso 1944 Retake 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e model is a high-quality plastic assembly kit depicting the \"Fuso\" battleship from the Imperial Japanese Navy fleet of 1944. This is a detailed miniature in the popular 1\/700 scale, known for its accuracy and compact size, ideal for naval modeling enthusiasts and collectors of historical maritime vessels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cb\u003eIJN Fuso\u003c\/b\u003e was the first Fusō-class battleship built for the Japanese fleet, commissioned in 1915. During World War II, after numerous modernizations, it represented an extraordinary example of Japanese engineering with its distinctive silhouette and great length (over 200 meters). The battleship itself was heavily engaged in combat in the Pacific, especially during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944, which was a key event in the history of naval warfare during World War II.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/700 – an excellent balance between detail and display convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/b\u003e World War II (1941–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic, ensuring ease of processing and fitting parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/b\u003e sprues with precisely molded parts, decals with detailed ship markings. This kit does not include glue or paints, allowing you to choose these accessories according to your preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis plastic model kit belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003eplastic ship models\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires precision and patience, as small details such as main armament, superstructures, or the funnel system are recreated in micro scale. The model also features detailed deck elements, artillery, and superstructures characteristic of the 1944 modernization of the \"Fuso\".\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, naval history enthusiasts, and collectors of World War II ship models. I rate the kit's construction difficulty at \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – it requires experience with small parts, precise cutting, and painting skills for complex details.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe advanced construction, high-quality casting, and wealth of details make the \u003cb\u003eAoshima 00097 IJN Battleship Fuso 1944 Retake 1\/700\u003c\/b\u003e a true gem both for fans of maritime history and collectors of World War II era models. Thanks to its original design and historical accuracy, it makes an excellent exhibit in any collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722256339278,"sku":"AOS00097","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/1f8f813b2008cfc9979dc57010906b2f.jpg?v=1755534896","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/37040-aoshima-00097-ijn-battleship-fuso-1944-retake-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}