Hasegawa WL462 Japanese Navy Destroyer Hayanami (1/700)

Hasegawa WL462 Japanese Navy Destroyer Hayanami (1/700) is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully recreates one of the Japanese Navy's destroyers from World War II. This model represents a "Yūgumo" class vessel, which served in the Imperial Japanese Navy, making it a unique item for naval history enthusiasts and collectors of military vehicles from this era.

The destroyer Hayanami was launched in 1944 and was actively used during the final years of World War II. The ship took part in convoy escort duties and amphibious operations in the Pacific waters. The "Yūgumo" class was distinguished by improved maneuverability and modern anti-aircraft armament, providing key support for larger fleet units.

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for collecting and for display in battle dioramas.
• Country of origin: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (1944–1945)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, ensuring precise reproduction of hull details, superstructures, and armament.
• Included in the set: detailed plastic parts for model assembly, detailed assembly instructions. Glue and paints are not included.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and more experienced ship modeling enthusiasts.
• Dimensions after assembly: model length is approx. 17 cm, allowing for precise reproduction of details in a small scale.

Thanks to Hasegawa’s many years of experience, the kit stands out for its excellent fit of parts and wealth of details such as gun turrets, torpedo launchers, life rafts, and deck details. It is a great choice for both naval history lovers and modelers specializing in World War II vessels. This model is recommended for those who want to improve their assembly and painting skills and for all collectors wishing to expand their collection of historic Japanese ships.