Hasegawa WL517 Heavy Vessel Ordnance Set 1/700

We present a detail set for ship modelers – the Hasegawa WL517 Heavy Vessel Ordnance Set in 1/700 scale. This is a high-quality set of naval artillery dedicated to heavy warships, designed for customizing and upgrading Water Line series models.

The set includes precisely made plastic elements representing the main types of artillery used on board Japanese heavy vessels during World War II. It covers artillery guns of various calibers – from powerful triple 203 mm turrets, to smaller anti-aircraft units such as twin and single 25 mm cannons, as well as auxiliary equipment sets like searchlights, radars, and other deck details.

The main user of the weapons featured in this set was the Imperial Japanese Navy. For example, artillery groups of this kind served on heavy cruisers and battleships – such as the famous Mogami, Takao, and Yamato – during the key battles in the Pacific between 1941 and 1945.

The Hasegawa WL517 accessory set is dedicated to building advanced, authentic ship models; it serves perfectly as an upgrade for standard Hasegawa 1/700 scale plastic ships as well as models from other manufacturers in this popular series. All elements are specifically scaled and detailed for 1/700, guaranteeing a high level of realism.

The set does not include photo-etched parts or resin additions, but features very high-quality plastic castings. For this reason, it is recommended for both intermediate and more experienced modelers looking to enrich their dioramas or collections with accurately reproduced ship armament.

Category: plastic modeling accessories, 1/700 scale ship weaponry.
Difficulty: 2/5 (easy to process and assemble – recommended for intermediate modelers).
Recommendation: The ideal choice for naval model enthusiasts, World War II history buffs, and collectors of the Japanese fleet.

• Scale: 1/700
• User country: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: plastic
• Contents: heavy warship ordnance set – artillery turrets, anti-aircraft guns, auxiliary equipment
• Category: plastic accessory set for ship models
• Difficulty: 2/5
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa