1/350 IJN LIGHT CRUISER SAKAWA by Hasegawa delivers a highly detailed model of a late-war Japanese light cruiser for discerning scale model enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- Exquisite Detailing: Features finely rendered details on the hull, superstructure, and weaponry.
- Accurate Proportions: Faithfully replicates the lines and dimensions of the Sakawa.
- Optional Parts: Includes parts for different configurations and upgrades.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 44.5 cm
- Width: 4.0 cm
- Height: 10.5 cm (Height may vary depending on the specific configuration and display)
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/350
- Manufacturer: Hasegawa
- Model: IJN LIGHT CRUISER SAKAWA
- Parts count: (Please check the exact parts count of the kit)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 15+
- Ships: Hull Type: Full Hull
- Ships: Display Stand: Not Included
Perfect for advanced ship modelers, naval history buffs, and collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy vessels.
Why this kit matters
The IJN Light Cruiser Sakawa was an Agano-class light cruiser built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Completed in late 1944, she saw limited service due to Japan's dwindling resources and the increasing Allied air superiority. Despite her short career, she represents the pinnacle of Japanese light cruiser design.
Sakawa's fate is particularly poignant. After the war, she was used to repatriate Japanese soldiers before being used as a target ship during the "Operation Crossroads" atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946. Her story serves as a reminder of the devastating power of nuclear weapons and the human cost of war.
How to use it
Assemble using paint and glue. Detailed instructions are included. Display your completed model on a stand (not included) to showcase its impressive detail.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.