Model Aircraft Carrier Akagi Pearl Harbor 1/350 Hasegawa

The Akagi, an iconic Japanese aircraft carrier

The Akagi is one of the most well-known aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Originally designed in a different naval context, the vessel was eventually converted into an aircraft carrier.

Throughout its career, it underwent significant transformations that gradually gave it the distinctive configuration it had at the beginning of the Pacific War.

With its imposing flight deck and its island positioned unusually on the port side, the Akagi has a silhouette that is immediately recognizable.

The flagship of the Japanese naval air force

By the end of 1941, the Akagi held a central position within the Japanese naval air force.

It belonged to the 1st Carrier Division of the 1st Air Fleet and served as the flagship of the force engaged in the operation against Pearl Harbor. The Akagi operated alongside other Japanese aircraft carriers, forming a particularly significant naval air force for operations in the Pacific.

The Akagi during the attack on Pearl Harbor

This Hasegawa edition is specifically dedicated to the configuration of the Akagi during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

On December 7, 1941, in Hawaii, corresponding to December 8 in Japan, the Japanese naval air forces launched their attack on the American base at Pearl Harbor.

The Akagi participated in the operation as a vessel of the 1st Japanese Air Fleet. This precise historical configuration is one of the main highlights of the Hasegawa 40124 reference.

A configuration corresponding to December 1941

The model allows for representing the Akagi in its December 1941 configuration, at the time of one of the most well-known naval air operations of World War II.

This period allows modelers to build the aircraft carrier in a historically identifiable configuration, particularly interesting for a collection dedicated to the Pacific War.

A detailed 1/350 scale Akagi model

With its 1/350 scale, this Hasegawa model offers particularly impressive dimensions.

The finished model reaches approximately 745 mm in length and 157 mm in width, nearly 75 cm long. These dimensions allow for fully appreciating the silhouette of the Akagi and observing the numerous structures on the vessel.

802 parts to replicate the Japanese aircraft carrier

The model includes around 802 parts for building the various parts of the ship.

The flight deck, hull, superstructures, island, deck equipment, and different elements of the vessel can be replicated with a level of detail suitable for the 1/350 scale.

This abundance of parts makes the Akagi a particularly interesting project for modelers looking to dedicate time to creating a large military ship.

A model nearly 75 cm in length

Once completed, the Akagi presents a particularly significant presence in a display case. Its 745 mm length allows for appreciating the characteristic proportions of the aircraft carrier and its vast flight deck.

The 1/350 scale also makes it easier to work on the different details of the vessel, its painting, as well as weathering effects.

An ideal model for working on deck details

The immense flight deck of the Akagi naturally stands out as one of the main visual elements of the model.

At 1/350 scale, the different areas of the deck can be highlighted through precise painting and finishing work. Experienced modelers can also create various weathering effects to enhance the realism of the vessel and emphasize the numerous details of the hull and superstructures.

Possibilities for additional detailing

For modelers looking to further enhance the level of detail, Hasegawa offers different detailing sets for the 1/350 Akagi.

Photo-etched sets allow for refining certain parts of the ship, such as railings and various equipment.

These accessories provide an additional opportunity to create a particularly detailed reproduction of the Akagi.

The Akagi and Japanese carrier-based aviation

Like any aircraft carrier, the significance of the Akagi also lies in its role as a platform for deploying carrier-based aircraft.

During the operation against Pearl Harbor, Japanese air groups used different types of aircraft for missions including interception, bombing, and attack.

Among the iconic aircraft associated with Japanese aircraft carriers of that period are the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Aichi D3A, and the Nakajima B5N. The presence of these aircraft on the deck helps recreate the distinctive environment of a Japanese aircraft carrier engaged in naval air operations at the beginning of the Pacific War.

Hasegawa Akagi Model Features

• Brand: Hasegawa
• Manufacturer Reference: 40124
• Model: IJN Akagi
• Type: Aircraft Carrier
• Navy: Imperial Japanese Navy
• Period Represented: December 1941
• Configuration: Pearl Harbor attack
• Product Type: Military ship plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/350
• Number of Pieces: 802
• Model Length: Approximately 745 mm
• Model Width: Approximately 157 mm
• Edition: Limited
• Assembly: Assembly and painting required
• Glue: Not included
• Paints: Not included

Why Choose the 1/350 Hasegawa Akagi Model?

This 1/350 scale model of the Akagi aircraft carrier is particularly appealing to enthusiasts of naval history and Japanese WWII ship models.

The Hasegawa 40124 model stands out for the represented period: Akagi during the Pearl Harbor attack in December 1941.

With its 802 pieces, this model offers a comprehensive assembly project to replicate the shapes and numerous equipment of this imposing Japanese aircraft carrier.

Its dimensions are also one of its main assets. With a length of approximately 74.5 cm when completed, the model has a particularly impressive presence when displayed.

The 1/350 scale also allows for precise detailing of the flight deck, superstructures, and various building details.

For modelers looking to enhance further, different detailing sets and photo-etched elements for the 1/350 Akagi can complement the model.

This model will fit perfectly in a collection dedicated to Japanese aircraft carriers, the Imperial Japanese Navy, Pearl Harbor, or more broadly to the major Pacific War vessels.

Model for assembly and painting.

Glue, paints, and modeling tools sold separately.