{"product_id":"hasegawa-1-700-ijn-destroyer-minegumo","title":"HASEGAWA 1\/700 IJN DESTROYER MINEGUMO","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa 1\/700 IJN Destroyer Minegumo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eFrom the renowned Water Line Series, this finely detailed 1\/700 scale kit from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e recreates the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eMinegumo\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the powerful Asashio-class vessels of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eThe Asashio-class represented a significant leap in Japanese destroyer design, featuring increased size, range, and firepower. Equipped with six 12.7cm main guns and the feared Type 93 “Long Lance” oxygen-fuelled torpedoes, these ships were among the most capable destroyers of their era. Despite their advanced design, all ten vessels of the class were ultimately lost during the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eMinegumo herself met her fate in 1943 during the Battle of Blackett Strait, overwhelmed in a brief but decisive engagement against a superior U.S. task force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q4c1cr\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1njustg\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/700 scale Water Line Series kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x4r5k9\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eAccurately reproduced IJN destroyer Minegumo (Asashio-class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rm42qz\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eFine deck and superstructure detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oitmed\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eHistorically accurate hull proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jia4dz\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eIncludes decals for IJN 9th Squadron (1943 configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1024og\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eIdeal for WWII naval dioramas and fleet displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ke4z4i\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"137qkj\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eScale: 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hlsi2\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eManufacturer: Hasegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1semc8n\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eShip: IJN Destroyer Minegumo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11p6u84\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eClass: Asashio-class destroyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1jzyl\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfd762\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eAssembly Required: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mbfsp3\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required: Yes (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xfd7zq\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eFinished Size: Approx. 16.9 cm (L) x 1.5 cm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eThe Asashio-class destroyers were among the most capable surface combatants in the Imperial Japanese Navy, combining speed, range, and powerful torpedo armament. However, despite their advanced design, they suffered heavy losses during the Pacific War, with Minegumo becoming one of many lost in intense naval engagements across the Solomon Islands campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HASEGAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534409683105,"sku":"H49464","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-07_120936.png?v=1781307070","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hasegawa-1-700-ijn-destroyer-minegumo","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}