Hasegawa 40121 - 1:350 IJN Aircraft Carrier Hiyo Battle of the Philippine Sea

Plastic model kit of the IJN aircraft carrier Hiyō – Battle of the Philippine Sea

Hasegawa 40121 in 1:350 scale depicts the Imperial Japanese Navy carrier Hiyō as she appeared in 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The kit allows modelers to build a large and highly detailed replica of one of Japan’s key carriers of World War II.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Model length: approx. 74 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Skill level: intermediate / advanced

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included. The kit is intended for self-assembly.

Model building:

The kit features a full-hull design with detailed flight deck, island superstructure, armament and fittings. It also includes miniature aircraft models for a complete representation of the carrier air group. With its size and high part count, this kit offers an impressive level of realism and is ideal for experienced modelers looking for a centerpiece build.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Paints in Imperial Japanese Navy WWII colors
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue for fine and metal parts

About IJN Hiyō:

IJN Hiyō was a Japanese aircraft carrier converted from a passenger liner hull. Commissioned in 1942, she took part in several Pacific campaigns before meeting her fate at the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. Struck by a torpedo from a US Navy aircraft, she sank after a catastrophic aviation fuel explosion. Hiyō was one of the carriers that represented Japan’s efforts to maintain naval air power in the later years of the war.

Technical data of the original:

• Shipyard: Kawasaki, Kobe (Japan)
• Commissioned: 1942
• Displacement: approx. 24,150 t (standard)
• Length: 219 m
• Beam: 26.7 m
• Propulsion: 6 steam turbines, 56,250 hp
• Maximum speed: 25.5 knots
• Crew: approx. 1,250
• Air group: up to 53 aircraft (A6M Zero, D3A Val, B5N Kate)

Hasegawa – plastic model manufacturer

Hasegawa is a Japanese company well known for producing highly detailed plastic model kits. Their 1:350 scale ship models are especially appreciated by naval enthusiasts for their accuracy and fine molding.