Hasegawa WL467 (49467) JAPANESE NAVY DESTROYER AKISHIMO (1/700) – plastic ship model kit

The Hasegawa WL467 (49467) Japanese Navy Destroyer Akishimo model in 1/700 scale is a unique offering for ship modeling enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. The set features a faithfully reproduced Akishimo destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).

• Scale: 1/700
• Nation of service: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy – IJN)
• Historical period: World War II (1944–1944)
• Category: Plastic ship model kit
• Kit material: high-quality injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: 97
• Finished model dimensions: length 170.5 mm, width 16 mm

Faithfully reproduced Akishimo destroyer – historical background

The Akishimo destroyer belonged to the Yūgumo-class, designed in the final years of World War II to provide fleet protection and support offensive operations. The ship was launched in June 1944 and was sunk already in November that same year during American air raids at Leyte. Akishimo featured powerful torpedo armament (a total of nine launchers), excellent maneuverability, and a distinctly Japanese superstructure design.

Advanced detailing in 1/700 scale

Hasegawa ensured precise detailing of all key elements: superstructure, armament, deck equipment, and the characteristic silhouette of Japanese destroyers. This model serves as an excellent base for further custom enhancement—the use of aftermarket photo-etched parts (not included) is possible. The color scheme matches the standards of the Imperial Japanese Navy flotilla.

Skill level and recommendation

Hasegawa WL467 Akishimo presents a medium assembly difficulty (3/5). The number of details and size of the parts require precision, so we recommend this kit to intermediate and advanced modelers, especially fans of WWII naval fleets. The model works well both for collections and sea dioramas. It is an ideal choice for IJN ship collectors and anyone wishing to expand their flotilla with this valuable, historic destroyer.