Hasegawa 49502 - 1/700 Hikawamaru Collector Grade Hospital Ship Kit  [HA-49502]

Hasegawa 49502 - Hikawamaru 1/700 hospital ship replica

The Hasegawa 1/700 Hikawamaru model presents the ship's transition from a 1930s luxury liner into a wartime hospital ship. The kit emphasizes scale accuracy and the vessel's altered profile following conversion.

Importance and outward features

The Hikawamaru played varied roles in service, and the conversion to a hospital vessel is evident in its deck layout and superstructure changes. The model highlights these external cues for historical clarity.

What to expect when building

Builders should prepare for a detailed 1/700 assembly experience with small parts that reward careful painting and neat assembly. Patience with sub-assemblies will deliver the best results.

Suitability for display

Finished, the Hikawamaru is an understated centrepiece tailored to shelf displays or a naval diorama. Its historical background adds depth to a wartime fleet collection.