{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-japanese-navy-destroyer-yukikaze","title":"TAMIYA 1\/350 JAPANESE NAVY DESTROYER YUKIKAZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e    This highly detailed 1\/350 scale plastic model faithfully recreates the legendary Yukikaze as she appeared during the Ten-Ichi-Go operation in April 1945. Known for her exceptional durability and combat record, Yukikaze earned the nickname “The Lucky Destroyer”—and now you can bring this iconic vessel to life in miniature form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eA Brave Warrior: IJN Yukikaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Following Japan’s withdrawal from the international naval treaties, plans were set in motion to build the formidable Kagero-class destroyers. Completed in January 1940, Yukikaze was the eighth ship of the class and quickly earned a fearsome reputation during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    She saw intense combat throughout the Pacific Theater—including major battles at Midway, Guadalcanal, the Mariana Islands, and Leyte Gulf. In addition to frontline combat, Yukikaze also served as a patrol vessel and provided crucial transport support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    When launched, she was equipped with three twin 12.7cm gun turrets and two quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers. As the war progressed, her weaponry was significantly upgraded with a range of anti-aircraft guns and radar—transforming her from a sleek destroyer into a heavily armed warship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    One of her most notable moments came during Operation Ten-Go in April 1945. Fighting alongside the doomed battleship Yamato, Yukikaze played a key role in rescuing survivors and returned safely to port—emerging from the war with remarkably little damage. Her resilience earned her the nickname \"The Lucky Destroyer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    After the war, Yukikaze was used to repatriate Japanese soldiers and civilians. In 1947, she was transferred to the Republic of China as part of war reparations, continuing her service with distinction into the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eYukikaze Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Standard displacement: 2,000 tons    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Length: 118.5m; Beam: 10.8m    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Output: 52,000hp; Speed: 35.5 knots    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Armament: 2 x twin 12.7cm naval guns, 5 x triple 25mm AA guns, 14 x single 25mm AA guns, 2 x13mm AA guns, 2 x quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Plastic kit    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Instruction sheet    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Paint guide    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Decal sheet    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Display Stand    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254180732951,"sku":"25218-600","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6637\/4935\/files\/25218-600.jpg?v=1783504424","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyvault.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-350-japanese-navy-destroyer-yukikaze","provider":"Hobby Vault Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}