IJN Battleship Ise 1/700 Full-Hull Model Kit Fujimi FJ-45248  [FJ-45248]

Ise Class Battleship Ise - Full-Hull Edition FJ-45248

This release is a 1/700 full-hull plastic representation of the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft battleship Ise, presented as a special edition that emphasizes display detail.

The original Ise, one of two Ise-class ships, was built in the World War I era and later reconstructed in World War II with an aft flight deck for floatplane operations, creating a hybrid battleship/aircraft carrier. That conversion increased aviation capability while retaining much of the ship's heavy armament.

Detailed kit notes and assembly tips follow. The special package includes photo-etched parts and a wood deck seal to reproduce fine deck textures at scale. Photo-etched parts are thin and require steady handling; align the full-hull sections precisely during glue-up to avoid gaps. Use fine applicators for adhesives when attaching metal components to the plastic to keep detail sharp. The wood deck seal should be applied before final varnish and weathering for the best effect.

Study period photos to guide accurate rigging and paint choices; modest weathering and deck contrast will enhance perceived scale. Employ small clamps or jigs to secure hull halves and deck assemblies while adhesives cure, particularly where the flight deck integrates with the hull sides.

An assembly-focused full-hull kit that brings etched details and a wood-deck treatment to support high-quality display builds for seasoned modellers and collectors.