{"product_id":"32014-hasegawa-wl437-ijn-destroyer-wakatake-1700","title":"Hasegawa WL437 IJN Destroyer Wakatake 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHasegawa WL437 IJN Destroyer Wakatake (1\/700) – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Hasegawa WL437 model depicts the Japanese destroyer Wakatake in 1:700 scale, designed for maritime and WWII history enthusiasts as well as interwar period fans. This is a high-quality plastic model kit that allows you to faithfully recreate the details of the original vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical and historical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of service: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: late 1920s, World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit contents: parts to build the model, detailed instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd-ons: no photo-etched or metal elements included – can be expanded with aftermarket parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical overview of Wakatake-class destroyers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Wakatake-class destroyers (Japanese: 若竹型駆逐艦, Wakatake-gata kuchikukan) were developed in the late 1920s as small escort and anti-submarine ships. These vessels took part in numerous operations during the Pacific War, including convoy escort duties, supporting landings, and patrolling waters occupied by the Japanese. Wakatake also served during the Philippine campaign and escorted convoys to, among other places, the islands of New Guinea. Despite the rapidly changing conditions of the war, these ships played a significant role in Japanese naval operations up to 1945.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAdvantages of the Hasegawa WL437 model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced deck and armament details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerfect base for enhancements – modeling fans can add railings, photo-etched parts, and aftermarket additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel dedicated to the popular Water Line series, compatible with other 1\/700 scale ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions – convenient for builders with basic modeling experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts and IJN fleet collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This model is recommended for intermediate modelers or those beginning their journey with ship models in smaller scales. We rate the assembly difficulty at \u003cb\u003e2.5 out of 5\u003c\/b\u003e. The model allows you to develop precise gluing and fine painting skills, and offers plenty of scope for individual customization.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720752353614,"sku":"HAWL437","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/2482cebc7367e9b387fbbe43f28acd42.jpg?v=1755505798","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/32014-hasegawa-wl437-ijn-destroyer-wakatake-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}