1/350 IJN Kongo Aft Mast Boom

1/350 IJN Kongo Aft Mast Boom: Precision Rigging and Cargo Detail

Elevate the mechanical realism of your Imperial Japanese Navy fast battleship with the meticulously crafted 1/350 Scale IJN Kongo Aft Mast Boom. This high-precision component replicates the specialized derrick attached to the tripod mainmast, essential for handling the ship’s cutters, motor launches, and heavy equipment. At the popular 1/350 scale, this boom provides the structural sharpness and industrial complexity required for a museum-grade naval replica.

Engineering Precision & Nautical Fidelity

• High-Fidelity Mechanical Detail: The mainmast boom of the Kongo-class was a ruggedized piece of lifting machinery. At the 1/350 scale, this replica captures those nuances with exquisite fidelity. The design features the tapered boom structure, the articulated mounting hinge for the mast, and the specialized fittings for the hoist cables—details that are often oversimplified in standard plastic kits.
• Premium High Detail Resin: Crafted in professional-grade resin, this boom offers a level of surface smoothness and structural rigidity that surpasses traditional plastic or photo-etched (PE) parts. Unlike PE, which can appear flat, our 3D-printed resin provides the correct three-dimensional "body" and rounded contours of the original steel derrick, ensuring a realistic appearance from any viewing angle.
• Integrated Structural Integrity: While the part is scaled for delicate accuracy, the material is chosen for its durability. This ensures the boom can support the weight of fine rigging lines or even a 1/350 scale motor launch if you choose to model a cargo-handling scene.

A Canvas for Imperial Navy Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in a professional raw finish, the aft mast boom serves as a blank canvas for your historical vision. The resin surface is optimized for high-quality primers and specialized IJN palettes:

• The "Kure Grey" Finish: Apply the standard dark grey of the Kure Naval Arsenal, focusing on a clean, industrial look.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/350 scale is perfect for applying advanced techniques. Add subtle metallic wear to the pulley attachment points and light salt-spray fading along the top of the boom to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/350 Scale: Precision-scaled for a seamless fit with 1/350 scale Kongo-class battleship mainmasts (Fujimi, Hasegawa, etc.).
• Technical Sharpness: Captures the hinge mechanisms and rigging eyelets with architectural clarity.
• High-Quality Resin: Offers the professional surfaces and crisp edges required for competition-level display.
• Hollowed Engineering: Optimized to reduce weight while maintaining the robust look of IJN heavy equipment.

The Defining Detail for Your Fast Battleship Build

The 1/350 IJN Kongo Aft Mast Boom is more than just a fitting; it is the "working" heart of the ship's midships section. By integrating this meticulously crafted piece, you bring the industrial scale and operational reality of the IJN’s hardest-working battleships to life.