Hasegawa QG60 (72160) IJN BattleShip Mikasa Wood Deck Panel 1/700 – Wooden deck for Mikasa battleship 1/700 scale

The offered product is a precisely made wooden deck panel dedicated to the model of the Japanese battleship Mikasa in 1/700 scale, developed by the renowned Hasegawa company. The Hasegawa QG60 (72160) set is a modeler's accessory intended for ship models from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, providing an exceptional level of realism, detail, and authentic appearance of the historical ship's deck.

Technical data

• Scale: 1/700
• Product intended for: IJN BattleShip Mikasa model
• User country of the original: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Original service period: late 19th century, era of the Battle of Tsushima (1905), the Russo-Japanese War period and the subsequent years (pre-World War I period)
• Material: precisely cut, natural wood
• Application: detailing the model, mounting on the plastic hull of the model
• Category: modeling accessories, wooden decks for 1/700 scale warships

The package includes

• 1 wooden deck sheet (precisely laser-cut from thin veneer)
• Self-adhesive layer for easy assembly and precise fit to the model hull
• Assembly instruction (diagram indicating correct placement of the part on the model)

Product advantages

• Very high realism – the natural wood structure faithfully reproduces the appearance of the Mikasa battleship’s deck
• Precision manufacturing thanks to laser cutting technology
• Significantly enhances the visual appeal and detail level of the finished model
• Simple installation with the self-adhesive layer
• Perfectly fitted to Hasegawa and compatible Mikasa battleship models in 1/700 scale

Historical context

The IJN Mikasa battleship is one of the most famous vessels of the Japanese Navy from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, serving as Admiral Tōgō's flagship during the Battle of Tsushima Strait in 1905, the decisive engagement of the Russo-Japanese War. Attention to detail when building a model of this type of ship allows an accurate reproduction of a unit that is a part of the world’s naval heritage.

Recommendation

The Hasegawa QG60 (72160) product is recommended for both advanced modellers and any ship modeling enthusiast who wishes to distinguish their model with a unique and realistic finish. Assessed assembly difficulty level: 2/5, meaning easy application even for intermediate hobbyists. The wooden deck significantly enhances the authenticity and display value of the finished replica.