{"product_id":"77891-aoshima-04424-ironclad-series-ijn-heavy-cruiser-ashigara-1350-pl","title":"Aoshima 04424 Ironclad Series IJN Heavy Cruiser Ashigara 1\/350","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAoshima 04424 Ironclad Series IJN Heavy Cruiser Ashigara 1\/350 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 04424 Ironclad Series IJN Heavy Cruiser Ashigara in 1\/350 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for maritime modeling enthusiasts and naval history fans. This kit depicts the Japanese heavy cruiser \"Ashigara\" from World War II, one of four Myōkō-class ships serving in the Imperial Japanese Navy. The model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring outstanding detail and precision.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/350 – allows for capturing every fine detail and building an impressive model over 50 cm long.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCountry of service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan – the model presents an authentic vessel from the Imperial Japanese Navy.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1939–1945) – “Ashigara” was launched in 1928 and took part in the most important campaigns in the Pacific until 1945.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical description:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cruiser “Ashigara” was a key unit involved in, among others, the Battle of the Dutch East Indies and operations in the Java Sea. It was a showcase of technical advancement and combat power of the Japanese fleet, armed with ten 203 mm guns and Type 93 \"Long Lance\" torpedoes, which were feared by the Allies.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic – ensures easy assembly and durable construction. The model does not include photo-etched parts or metal barrels in the basic set.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit – ideal both for building collections and for advanced painting and weathering work.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The kit will delight all naval ship enthusiasts, enabling them to faithfully recreate this historical unit in a large scale.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – the kit requires precision, patience, and basic modeling knowledge.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 04424 Ashigara 1\/350\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for collectors and ambitious modelers seeking a challenge in building realistic replicas of World War II ships. Thanks to its detailed reproduction and the ability to present the ship in a historic configuration, this model will be an impressive centerpiece in any collection. Discover the fascinating history of the Japanese fleet and create your own miniature legend of the Pacific at home!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54757131026766,"sku":"AOS04424","price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/39828c3c73f143ab7fc9405833ea361d.png?v=1756217644","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/77891-aoshima-04424-ironclad-series-ijn-heavy-cruiser-ashigara-1350-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}