Aoshima WL457 1/700 Water Line No.457 Japanese Navy Destroyer Hatsuharu

Appreciate the elegant form of a treaty-limited destroyer with the Aoshima WL457 1/700 Water Line Japanese Navy Destroyer Hatsuharu. This refreshed kit showcases the lead ship of its class, representing the refined design that overcame early stability issues, now presented with newly researched details and enhanced molding technology.

Key Features

• New slide mold technology produces crisp, intricate details at 1/700 scale

• Updated fittings include newly designed Type 90 triple torpedo launchers

• Features accurate depth charge projectors and newly tooled boat davits

• Includes detailed 7m motor launch and cutter with refined deck equipment

• Simplified parts arrangement facilitates straightforward assembly

• Faithfully captures the modified hull form with improved stability characteristics

Historical Context

• Represents the refined Hatsuharu after stability modifications were implemented

• Showcases the challenging design constraints of naval treaty limitations

• Demonstrates Japanese naval engineering adaptations and improvements

• Offers a historically significant subject from the pre-war destroyer fleet

• Provides insight into the evolution of destroyer design during a transitional period

Product Information

• Scale: 1/700

• Type: Destroyer

• Nationality: Japanese Navy

• Series: Water Line

• Features: New slide molds, updated armament, detailed fittings

• Assembly: Plastic model kit requiring glue and painting

This meticulously researched kit brings a classic destroyer design to life with contemporary modeling precision. The Aoshima Hatsuharu combines historical naval significance with advanced manufacturing techniques, resulting in a detailed and engaging build that will enhance any 1/700 scale collection.