Wood Hunter W70185 Japanese Ship Brasil Maru (Fujimi 43299) 1/700 – Wooden Decks for Ship Model

Wood Hunter W70185 Japanese Ship Brasil Maru is a precisely crafted set of wooden decks dedicated to the plastic model of the Brasil Maru ship in 1/700 scale, offered by Fujimi (catalog number 43299). This product is an excellent addition to the basic model kit, significantly enhancing the realism of the replica and emphasizing the unique historical value of this vessel.

Japanese Ship from World War II

The Brasil Maru was a Japanese passenger transport ship that during World War II was adapted by the Imperial Japanese Navy as a transport vessel and a prison ship, the so-called "hell ship," designed for transporting prisoners of war. Between 1939–1945, the vessel was used on Far Eastern maritime routes, including during the Philippine campaign and on Pacific islands. The tragic conditions aboard the Brasil Maru have gone down in history as testimony to the atrocities of that era.

Product Specifications

• Scale: 1/700 – perfectly matched to the Fujimi 43299 model
• Country: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: precisely cut natural wood – thin, lightweight, easy to apply
• Purpose: accessory for plastic model kits
• Details: laser-cut elements replicating the authentic plank layout and deck details
• Glue and application tools must be purchased separately

Product Advantages

The Wood Hunter W70185 deck set is an excellent solution for modelers who wish to faithfully recreate the historic Brasil Maru transport ship with the highest possible level of realism. Wooden decks are much more realistic than their plastic equivalents, perfectly reproducing the texture and color of the wood used on the original vessel. Thanks to laser cutting, every part fits precisely to the specific sections of the model, minimizing the risk of errors during assembly.

Who is it for?

The product is especially recommended for advanced modelers and collectors of historical ships, who look for authenticity and detail. It will also be perfect in the hands of intermediate ship modeling enthusiasts who wish to improve the quality of their replicas.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – precision and experience in applying thin wooden sheets to the model surface are required.