Japanese destroyer Type Koh IJN Isokaze 1:350 Hasegawa 40069

Plastic model kit: Japanese destroyer Type Koh IJN Isokaze 1:350 Hasegawa 40069

Model kit of the Japanese destroyer Isokaze, belonging to the Kagero class, part of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II in 1:350 scale by Hasegawa.

Model details:

• Scale: 1:350
• Catalog number: 40069
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa

Characteristics of the Isokaze ship: Isokaze, which translates to "Wind on the Beach," was one of 19 destroyers of the Kagero class built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1930s. The Kagero class was a developed and improved version of the earlier Asashio class. These destroyers were known for their speed, agility, and powerful armament, making them formidable opponents at sea.

Technical specifications of the ship:

• Overall length: 118.5 meters
• Width: 10.8 meters
• Draft: 3.76 meters
• Standard displacement: 2,065 tons
• Full displacement: 2,529 tons
• Propulsion: Two Kampon steam turbines, three Kampon water-tube boilers
• Power: 52,000 HP
• Maximum speed: 35 knots
• Range: 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots

Armament:

• Main: Six 127 mm guns in three twin turrets
• Anti-aircraft: Four 25 mm guns in two twin mounts (more were added over time)
• Torpedoes: Eight 610 mm torpedo launchers for Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedoes in two quadruple mounts
• Anti-submarine weaponry: 16 depth charges

History and significance: Isokaze played a significant role in many naval operations during World War II. Kagero class destroyers were valued for their ability to move quickly and effectively attack enemy vessels. Isokaze, like other ships of this class, was equipped with modern Type 93 torpedoes, which were among the most effective torpedoes used during the war.

In May 2016, the wreck of Isokaze was located during an underwater survey, but this information was only made public in February 2018. This discovery contributed to a better understanding of the history of this destroyer and its role in military operations.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.