{"product_id":"1-700-fujimi-ijn-battleship-musashi-1944-sho-ichigo-operation-full-hull-model-w-photo-etched-parts-452074","title":"1\/700 Fujimi IJN Battleship Musashi (1944\/Sho Ichigo Operation) Full Hull Model w\/Photo-Etched Parts 452074","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/700 Fujimi IJN Battleship Musashi (1944\/Sho Ichigo Operation) Full Hull Model w\/Photo-Etched Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild an authentic replica of the legendary IJN Battleship Musashi in her final 1944 configuration during Operation Sho Ichigo with this highly detailed 1\/700 scale full hull model kit from Fujimi. This special version includes premium photo-etched parts for enhanced detail and realism. As the second ship of the Yamato-class battleships and one of the most powerful warships ever constructed, this kit captures Musashi in her ultimate wartime configuration before her heroic final battle at Leyte Gulf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Hull Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete below-waterline hull construction for museum-quality display or diorama use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium metal detail parts for railings, ladders, catwalks, antenna arrays, and radar equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1944 Sho Ichigo Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents Musashi's final appearance with enhanced anti-aircraft armament and late-war modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Armament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the iconic nine 46cm (18.1-inch) main guns in three triple turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced AA Defense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed representation of the significantly increased anti-aircraft battery added by 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Superstructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precisely molded bridge, pagoda mast, and command tower with fine surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujimi's renowned precision molding ensures excellent fit and authentic scale detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the IJN Musashi - Operation Sho Ichigo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Musashi was the second Yamato-class battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. By October 1944, during Operation Sho Ichigo (the Japanese response to the Allied invasion of the Philippines), Musashi had been significantly modified with additional anti-aircraft guns to counter the growing threat of American air power. On October 24, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Musashi endured one of the most intense aerial attacks in naval history, absorbing an estimated 19 torpedo and 17 bomb hits before finally sinking in the Sibuyan Sea—a testament to her incredible construction and the bravery of her crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced modelers seeking a challenging full hull build with premium details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaval history enthusiasts focused on the Battle of Leyte Gulf and late-war Pacific operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors building a complete IJN battleship fleet in 1\/700 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiorama builders recreating the dramatic final battles of the Imperial Japanese Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your build with our selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fujimi-model-ships\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/700 Fujimi Model Ships\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e including sister ship Yamato and other IJN capital ships to recreate the Center Force at Leyte Gulf, and browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/diorama-effects\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDiorama Effects\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for realistic ocean and weathering materials to bring your full hull model to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujimi Model\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Hull Model, Photo-Etched Parts, 1944 Configuration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 452074\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Fujimi's complete range of scale model kits, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fujimimokei.com\/sp\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ehttps:\/\/www.fujimimokei.com\/sp\/\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore their product catalog and modeling resources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51746945433831,"sku":"FUJ452074","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_3_1e4f6c29-aa1d-4e15-b951-a20b238c30fc.jpg?v=1770194168","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-700-fujimi-ijn-battleship-musashi-1944-sho-ichigo-operation-full-hull-model-w-photo-etched-parts-452074","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}