Fujimi 50056 1/500 Himeji Castle Heritage Kit  [FJ-50056]

Fujimi 50056 - 1/500 Himeji Castle
Price:
£14.96
Brand:
Fujimi
Model:
FJ-50056
Condition:
Brand New
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Fujimi 50056 Compact 1/500 Himeji Castle Replica

The Fujimi 50056 kit offers a compact replica of Himeji Castle at 1/500 scale, aimed at model builders who enjoy historic subjects. The castle's graceful white appearance and stepped roofs are interpreted in the kit's delicate parts.

Architectural Highlights and Accuracy

This model focuses on the defining aspects of Japanese castle architecture, such as the layered keeps and protective baileys. The small scale preserves the overall silhouette while capturing key structural cues of the original building.

Construction Notes and Display Advice

Construction rewards careful fitting and tidy gluing, with a neat result for those who take time on assembly and finishing. Displaying the completed model on a restrained base or in a cabinet helps convey its architectural presence without overwhelming the small scale.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/500
  • Material: High-quality plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Optional for enhanced realism
Some components are tiny and benefit from tweezers and a steady workspace; using magnification can also help with precise placement.
Careful, light weathering can add depth to roofs and walls, but avoid heavy techniques that obscure fine moulded detail at this small scale.
Painting is optional; a neat painted finish will improve realism, but the kit can also be displayed unpainted for a clean, modelled look.

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