Tamiya 1:700 Navy Destroyer Shimakaze

In May 1943, the Japanese Navy's next-generation destroyer Shimakaze was commissioned at Maizuru Naval Arsenal. Her high temperature, high pressure kampon boilers generated 75,000hp and propelled the 3,000-ton Shimakaze at what was a then record speed for a Japanese destroyer of 40.9 knots; she was also an imposing offensive presence, sporting three twin 12.7cm gun turrets and three quintuple torpedo tube mounts. It wasn't long before she saw action, in July 1943 taking part in the evacuation of Japanese troops from Kiska in the Aleutian Islands, and after that she was called further south, where she would eventually meet her end in November 1944, sunk during a transport mission to relieve the embattled garrison of the island of Leyte.

Features:

- Scale: 1:700
- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Water Line Series
- The slimline hull is recreated using left and right halves
- Separate deck parts feature exquisite moulding, with details such as anchor chains
- Slide-moulded 12.7cm twin gun turret depictions offer excellent accuracy
- Main guns and quintuple torpedo tube mounts are assembled using poly caps to allow their rotation
- Features a faithful rendering of the bridge and mast
- Decals are included in the kit to recreate linoleum deck sections and more
- The model finishes at the waterline, allowing recreation of the Shimakaze at sea
- Length [cm]: 18.5

Required to Complete:

- Assembly
- Cement
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue and paint sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.