Aoshima WL448 1/700 Water Line Series No.448 Japanese Navy Destroyer Isokaze

Forge a path through naval history with Aoshima’s 1/700 scale model of the Japanese Navy Destroyer Isokaze. Depicting her wartime retrofit with boosted anti-air defenses, this renewed kit captures the spirit of a vessel that saw fierce action from Pearl Harbor to the Pacific’s final battles.

Key Features

• Recreates late-war Isokaze with detailed changes

• Updated loadout reflecting turret removal and added AA guns

• Slide-molded components for crisp, clean details

• Simplified parts layout supports smooth assembly

• Ideal scale for display alongside other WWII naval vessels

Why Choose This?

• Depicts one of the most active destroyers in Japan’s fleet

• Balanced build process fits both new and seasoned modelers

• Freshly molded guns, radar, and fittings enrich historical accuracy

• Compact size with intricate design makes it perfect for shelf display

• Matches seamlessly with other kits in Aoshima’s Waterline series

Product Information

• Scale: 1/700

• Series: Water Line Series No.448

• Type: Kagero-class destroyer

• Includes newly molded parts:

  • 12.7cm Type C twin mount gun

  • Type 92 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes

  • Type 96 25mm twin/triple machine guns

  • Type 94 depth charge projector

  • Type 22 and Type 13 radar

  • Direction finder, cutter, quadrant davit, and more

• Requires glue and paint (sold separately)

With thoughtful detail and a history worth remembering, this Isokaze kit offers a fulfilling build and a snapshot of late-war naval design. A must for fans of WWII destroyers and collectors of Japan’s maritime legacy.