Kajika KM71025 Kirishima 1915 Painting Mask 1/700 – Set of painting masks for battleship model

The Kajika KM71025 Kirishima 1915 Painting Mask 1/700 set is a high-quality accessory dedicated to precise painting of the deck and superstructures of the Kongō-class battleship model – Kirishima in 1/700 scale. This product has been specially designed for the Kajika-produced ship model, representing the legendary unit that served in the Imperial Japanese Navy during the first half of the 20th century.

Purpose and historical details

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of operation: Japan
• Period of use: World War I, interwar period, World War II
• Unit: Kirishima battleship, Kongō class

The battleship Kirishima was launched in 1913 and entered service in 1915. During World War I, it performed escort duties and was a component of Japan’s naval power in the Pacific. After being modernized in the 1920s and 1930s, it gained the status of a fast battleship and was actively used in World War II, including the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Product characteristics

• Material: Precisely cut, highly flexible vinyl foil, ensuring perfect fit to the model
• Product type: Set of painting masks dedicated for 1/700 scale plastic model
• Extras: The set contains masks sufficient to protect all key areas of the deck, superstructure, and ship details from accidental overpainting

Advantages and recommendation

• Masks significantly facilitate precise color application, eliminating the risk of paint bleed and damage to fine details
• Recommended for every modeler – both beginners and advanced – who want to achieve a professional painting effect without painstaking masking with tape
• Thanks to the high-quality material, the masks are easy to apply and remove, minimizing the risk of damage to the painted surface

Build difficulty: 1/5 – application of the masks is very easy and requires no experience, while the final effect significantly enhances the visual appeal of the Kirishima 1915 model.

The Kajika KM71025 Kirishima 1915 Painting Mask 1/700 set is an essential addition for all modelers building Japanese battleships from World War I and II, wishing to perfectly recreate the historical painting details.