TAMIYA 1/700 SHIMAKAZE DESTROYER

Tamiya 1/700 Shimakaze Destroyer Plastic Model Kit

The Tamiya Shimakaze Destroyer is a 1/700 scale plastic assembly model kit depicting Japan's one-of-a-kind next-generation destroyer.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

Commissioned in May 1943, Shimakaze was powered by high-temperature, high-pressure Kampon boilers producing 75,000hp and reached a record speed of 40.9 knots for a Japanese destroyer. Armed with three twin 12.7cm gun turrets and three quintuple torpedo tube mounts, she took part in the evacuation of Japanese troops from Kiska before later being sunk during a transport mission near Leyte in November 1944.

Special Features

• Slimline hull recreated using left and right halves
• Detailed deck parts feature elements such as anchor chains
• Slide-molded 12.7cm twin gun turrets offer excellent detail and rotation
• Quintuple torpedo tube mounts can rotate using poly caps
• Bridge, mast and funnels are faithfully reproduced
• Decals include Japanese characters and linoleum deck sections
• Waterline-style hull allows the ship to be displayed at sea

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components for Shimakaze
• Decals

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

Shimakaze combines exceptional speed with formidable gun and torpedo armament, while Tamiya's detailed treatment of the hull, bridge, guns and quintuple torpedo mounts makes it a standout 1/700 Japanese destroyer subject.

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