Fujimi 43197 1/700 IJN Hiei Naval Model Kit with Photo-Etch and Wood Deck  [FJ-43197]

Fujimi 43197 1/700 IJN Battleship Hiei Package for Scale Enthusiasts

The Fujimi 43197 1/700 Hiei kit is produced with an eye to accurate shapes and fine surface detail. It provides a compact canvas for paint, weathering and display suited to historical ship collections.

Service Record and Scale Representation

As a member of the Kongo-class later used as a battleship, Hiei saw action in key Pacific operations. This model reflects the ship's wartime silhouette and fittings to help recreate that period in miniature.

Detailing Options Included

Supplied photo-etched parts, a wood deck seal and metal gun barrels add tactile realism and reportable detail to the finished model. These items make small features like railings and turrets stand out once painted and shaded.

Construction Advice and Presentation

Being 1/700 scale, the Hiei works well with other fleet models and in dioramas. Use fine brushes, thin paints and patient assembly to highlight the upgrades; good finishing transforms the kit into a display piece.