Hasegawa 40125 - 1:350 IJN Light Cruiser Sakawa

Plastic model kit of the IJN Sakawa light cruiser in 1:350 scale

Hasegawa 40125 represents the Japanese light cruiser IJN Sakawa – one of the last Agano-class cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the final stages of World War II. The kit allows modelers to build a detailed replica of this sleek warship featuring characteristic Japanese cruiser armament and superstructure design.

• Plastic model kit in 1:350 scale
• Features the IJN Sakawa light cruiser
• Detailed weapons and deck equipment
• Realistically reproduced superstructure and masts
• Includes ship boats and anti-aircraft artillery
• Decals and assembly instructions included
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Model length: approx. 49.8 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model requires assembly and painting.

Model assembly

The kit contains plastic parts that require cutting, assembly, and painting. The finished model recreates the large-scale appearance of the cruiser with realistically detailed hull structures, armament, and deck fittings.

Essential tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper for part cleanup
• Paint brushes
• Plastic model glue
• Model paints
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

Original ship specifications:

• Length: approx. 174.1 m → model: approx. 49.8 cm
• Full displacement: approx. 8,500 tons
• Propulsion: steam turbines, 4 propellers
• Maximum speed: approx. 35 knots
• Main armament: 152 mm guns

About the IJN Sakawa:

IJN Sakawa was the final completed Agano-class light cruiser, designed as a fast escort vessel for aircraft carrier and destroyer formations of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The ship entered service very late in the war and therefore saw little combat action. After Japan’s surrender, Sakawa was used to transport returning Japanese soldiers before being handed over to the United States. In 1946, the cruiser was used as a target ship during the Operation Crossroads nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. Sakawa remains one of the most recognizable late-war Japanese light cruisers.

About Hasegawa

Hasegawa is a renowned Japanese plastic model manufacturer known for its high-quality aircraft, ship, and vehicle kits. The company offers highly detailed model kits appreciated by hobbyists worldwide, including many subjects from the Imperial Japanese Navy.