1/700 IJN Cruiser Hashidate & Itsukushim (2 kit set)

The Hashidate and Itsukushim were two of the Matsushima class built arong in the late 1800's. Both ships were part of the devastating attack against the Russian fleet on May 25, 1905 which brought attention to the fact that Japan was now a military power to be reckoned with.

The folks at a new, small firm have created a brand called "Seals Models" and this is their second offering. The fact that most of them have worked in the past for Pit-Road clearly shows in this ultra-crisp, beautiful kit. They split the hull left and right to allow them to recreate all the detail on the port and starboard sides of the ship. The superstructure, masts and other details as just as good, too. Highly recommended.