IJN Arashio 1/700 Waterline Plastic Model Hasegawa 49468  [HA-49468]

Hasegawa 49468 — IJN Arashio in 1/700 Waterline Scale

This product is a 1/700 scale waterline plastic model of the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Arashio, issued within Hasegawa's waterline series for naval enthusiasts.

The Arashio served with the Imperial Japanese Navy through the World War II era as a warship tasked with fleet screening and escort assignments. Development in the interwar years aimed to balance propulsion, armament, and seakeeping; operational use concentrated on protecting capital ships and engaging enemy surface and submarine threats.

Recreated for waterline display at 1/700 scale, the kit is targeted at builders who prioritise deck arrangement and overall silhouette at small scale. Construction will require common modelling steps including removing parts from sprues, adhesive assembly, and surface finishing; painting and rigging are typically necessary to reflect historical detail. The kit integrates well into multi-ship arrangements or as a single exhibit on a waterline base.

A precise waterline depiction of the destroyer Arashio, suitable for collectors and modelers assembling compact naval displays.