Hasegawa QG48 (72148) Wooden Deck for IJN Battleship Mikasa 1/350

Hasegawa QG48 (72148) Wooden Deck for IJN Battleship Mikasa 1/350 is a high-quality modeling accessory intended for the plastic model of the Mikasa battleship in 1/350 scale. The product was created by the renowned manufacturer Hasegawa, who has been recognized for years among advanced modelers and naval history collectors. This is a precisely detailed wooden deck, perfectly fitted to the model, guaranteeing exceptional realism and elevating your model to a higher standard of display.

Historical Description of Battleship Mikasa

The Japanese battleship Mikasa is one of the most famous units of the Imperial Japanese Navy, completed in 1902 and actively taking part in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), including the victorious Battle of Tsushima. The battleship was in use from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, through the pre-World War I period, until the end of the 1930s as the flagship of the Japanese fleet.

• Scale: 1/350 – perfect detail reproduction while maintaining the appropriate model size.
• Country of use: Japan – pride of the Imperial Navy, a symbol of maritime victory in the 19th/20th century.
• Period of use: Russo-Japanese War, pre-World War I era, withdrawn from active service in the 1930s.
• Material: natural thin wood – laser-cut and milled sheet, accurately reproducing the realistic wood grain of the deck.
• Intended for: assembly plastic models as an advanced set of accessories enhancing the display value of the model.
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa – guarantee of excellent quality and precision workmanship.
• Easy installation thanks to self-adhesive layer – precise fitting to Hasegawa or Trumpeter 1/350 models.

Recommendation and Difficulty of Assembly

I recommend this product both to advanced and intermediate modelers who wish to enhance the authenticity and attractiveness of their IJN Mikasa model. The deck made of natural wood not only perfectly matches the historical character of the ship, but also increases the realism of the finished model. The level of assembly difficulty I rate at 2/5: the installation is simple thanks to the self-adhesive surface, but it requires precision when sticking and fitting the segments. An excellent product for collectors, maritime enthusiasts, and seascape diorama builders.