1:350 Hasegawa 40073 IJN Nagato – Battle of Leyte Gulf WWII – Nagato-Class – Japanese Battleship Plastic Model kit

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Experience an impressive piece of maritime history with the 1:350 Hasegawa 40073 IJN Nagato Battle of Leyte Gulf WWII. With this highly detailed plastic model kit you build one of the most famous battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, exactly as it appeared during the historic Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. For enthusiasts of WWII warships, naval model building and maritime dioramas, this is a true centerpiece for any collection.

The IJN Nagato was laid down in 1917, launched in November 1919 and commissioned in November 1920. With a length of 221 meters, a beam of 34 meters and a full displacement of approximately 42,800 tons, this battleship was a formidable force at sea. The Nagato was also the first warship in the world to be equipped with 16-inch main guns. This immense firepower was combined with a speed of approximately 25 to 26 knots, which was exceptional for a battleship of its time.

As the lead ship of the Nagato-class, it marked an important step in battleship development, as its main armament exceeded the 400 mm caliber. Its weaponry consisted of eight 410 mm guns in four turrets and a secondary armament of twenty 140 mm guns. During a major modernization in 1936, the ship was expanded, its machinery updated, catapults for reconnaissance seaplanes were added, and its anti-aircraft defenses were significantly strengthened.

At the outbreak of World War II, Nagato served as the flagship of the Japanese fleet. From this ship the famous command “Niitakayama nobore 1208” was issued, initiating the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Later, the ship supported operations at Midway, the Marianas campaign, and actively fought during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. There, it helped sink the escort carrier USS Gambier Bay and three destroyers. Ultimately, Nagato was the only Japanese battleship to survive the Pacific War. In 1946, it was used for nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll and eventually sank after the second explosion on July 25, 1946.

This Special Edition model kit from Hasegawa depicts the Nagato as it appeared during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. With approximately 850 parts, you can build one of the most detailed 1:350 scale battleship models available. The hull includes internal bulkheads for added strength, the iconic pagoda mast is accurately reproduced, and the three Type 95 reconnaissance seaplanes are finely detailed. The kit also includes newly developed plastic parts and photo-etched metal components for an even more realistic result.

At Most-Models.com you can easily order this impressive Hasegawa Nagato model kit online. With fast shipping and excellent customer service, you can quickly start building this legendary WWII battleship. Add this historic naval icon to your collection and order today at Most-Models.com.

Features:
– Model of the Japanese battleship IJN Nagato from World War II
– Depicts the ship during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944
– 1:350 scale plastic model kit
– Approximately 850 parts for a highly detailed build
– Original ship launched in November 1919 and commissioned in 1920
– Length of the original ship approximately 221 meters
– Beam approximately 34 meters
– Displacement approximately 42,800 tons
– Maximum speed approximately 25 to 26 knots
– Main armament consisting of 8 guns of 410 mm in four turrets
– Secondary armament of 20 guns of 140 mm
– First battleship class with main artillery exceeding 400 mm caliber
– Major modernization in 1936 including enhanced anti-aircraft weapons and seaplane catapults
– Iconic pagoda mast accurately reproduced
– Includes three Type 95 reconnaissance seaplanes
– Includes newly developed plastic parts and photo-etched metal detail parts
– Hull features internal bulkheads for extra structural strength
– Includes extensive instructions in Japanese and English
– Includes a 13-page booklet with facts and photos of the Nagato