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Tamiya 1/350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze

Tamiya 1/350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze

Brand: Tamiya

Part No: HC-78020

£54.39 RRP £63.99
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Tamiya’s 1/350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze (HC-78020) is a full display model depicting the famed Kagero-class destroyer as she appeared during the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation, the Battle for Okinawa. The kit offers a choice of waterline or full-hull presentation and includes refined details to bring this World War II icon to life on the shelf.

Commissioned in 1940, Yukikaze served with the 16th Destroyer Division alongside Hatsukaze, Amatsukaze and Tokitsukaze under the light cruiser Jintsu. From the Philippines campaign at the outset of the Pacific War through the Dutch East Indies, Midway, Guadalcanal and the Solomons, to the Marianas and Leyte Gulf, she undertook combat, escort and supply missions and returned from every sortie. Post-war, she was transferred to the Republic of China and later served as a reserve training ship, earning the nickname “lucky destroyer”.

Features

  • 1/350 full display model of the destroyer Yukikaze.
  • Depicts the 1945 Ten Ichi Go (Battle for Okinawa) configuration.
  • Parts included to build as a waterline model or a full-hull display.
  • Rotating guns and torpedo mounts after assembly thanks to polycaps.
  • ABS used for the masts to ensure strength.
  • Photo-etched parts for ladders, radio antennas, etc.
  • Metal chains included.
  • Display stand included; assembled model can be displayed in the package.
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January 20 1940 saw the completion of construction of the Japanese Kagero class destroyer. Along with her sister ships Hatsukaze, Amatukaze, and Tokitukaze, she became part of the 16th destroyer division under the command of the light cruiser Jintsu. At the beginning of WWII, the 16th destroyer division was part of the force which captured the Philippines, and on December 5 1941, she took part in the fierce fighting with American forces near Palau and supported the invading forces at Legazpi. After wards, she saw action throughout the Pacific Ocean at the Dutch East Indies, Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomon Islands. The Yukikaze also participated in the withdrawal of Guadalcanal,also participated in sea battles at the Marianas and the Leyte Gulf. Throughout WWII, the Yukikaze took part in numerous naval battles, escort duties, and supply runs, and always returned safely from each sortie. She was among the few Japanese warships and the onl yone of her class still operational at the end of the war, and can be called the "lucky destroyer." As part of the post-war reparation agreement, the Yukikaze was transferred to the Republic of China, and in 1966 she became a reserve training ship.

  • This is a 1/350 full display model.
  • Model depicts the Yukikaze as she appeared during the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation (Battle for Okinawa).
  • Parts included to build a waterline model or a display model with full hull.
  • It is possible to rotate the guns and torpedoes after assembling thanks to polycaps.
  • ABS has been used for the masts to ensure strength.
  • Photo-etched parts are prepared for the ladders, radio antennas etc.
  • Metal chains.
  • Display stand included.
  • Assembled model can be displayed in the package.



    • Key Info:
    • Brand: Tamiya
    • Part No: HC-78020
    • Barcode: 4950344780204
    • Scale: 1:350
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