1/550 554-400 Fujimi IJN Hiei Battleship - Motorized
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Very rare, early 1960s issue in big 1/550 scale from Fujimi Mokei Company Limited. Features very collectible glossy box artwork in a large box. This model represents Hiei in all 'all big gun' configuration before she was converted to a hybrid aircraft carrier. This kit is designed to be a scale model for water operation. It features an RE-26 electric motor, steel,brass & nylon gearbox that drives two propellers, battery contacts, universal joints, switch, wiring, metal propeller shafts, propeller stuffing boxes, on/off function by turning one of the main turrets, lower hull correctly molded in 'IJN Hull Red', detailed superstructure, separately molded secondary casemate guns and turrets, rangefinders, fire control, spotlights, catapult and aircraft and more. The parts above the waterline are molded in gray and black plastic. Never started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the electric motor and running hardware bags have the Fujimi Mokei paper headers while the others never had them. Includes large, fold-out instructions. The box would grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but is rated as such because there is some clear tape on the sides and a small tape tear (1.5" x 3/8") on the left short side.
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