Hasegawa WL151 Japanese Navy Battleship Mikasa (1/700)

The Hasegawa WL151 Japanese Navy Battleship Mikasa 1:700 scale plastic model kit is a unique offering for maritime modeling enthusiasts and admirers of early 20th-century warships. The set enables you to faithfully recreate the famous battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which played a key role during the Russo-Japanese War.

Historical Description

Mikasa served as Admiral Heihachirō Tōgō's flagship during the Battle of Tsushima in 1905, the decisive clash of the Russo-Japanese War. Designed and built in Great Britain, she entered service in 1902 as the world’s most modern battleship of her time. She was actively used throughout the first decade of the 20th century, and subsequently served as a training ship until the 1940s. Today preserved as a museum ship in Yokosuka, Mikasa is one of the few battleships of this type still in existence worldwide.

Product Data

• Scale: 1:700
• Nation of service: Japan
• Historical period: Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), interwar period
• Category: Plastic waterline model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Contents: Parts to assemble the waterline version of the ship
• Add-ons: Glue and paints not included—sold separately.
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa

Difficulty Level

The Hasegawa 1:700 Mikasa model features a medium difficulty level (3 on a scale of 1-5). It is recommended for modelers with some experience working with small parts and who are interested in reproducing realistic deck and armament details.

Why Choose This Product?

The Hasegawa WL151 Japanese Navy Battleship Mikasa stands out due to its high level of detail: realistic renderings of superstructures, artillery, and masts. It is an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone wishing to expand their fleet of 1:700 scale ship models. The wealth of tiny components ensures an impressive final result.

Recommended

This model is recommended for both intermediate modelers and fans of the Japanese fleet, as well as enthusiasts of 19th and 20th-century armored warships. It makes a perfect gift and is a great addition to any collection.