Tamiya 78020 - 1/350 Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze [78020]

Price:

AUD$74.82

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

78020

GTIN:

4950344780204

Condition:

Brand New

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Description

January 20 1940 saw the conclusion of construction associated with Japanese Kagero class destroyer. Alongside the woman sister ships Hatsukaze, Amatukaze, and Tokitukaze, she became part of the 16th destroyer unit in demand of light cruiser Jintsu. At the start of WWII, the sixteenth destroyer unit was an element of the force which grabbed the Philippines, as well as on December 5 1941, she participated in the tough fighting with American forces near Palau and supported the invading forces at Legazpi. After wards, she saw action through the Pacific Ocean at the Dutch East Indies, Midway, Guadalcanal, plus the Solomon isles. The Yukikaze additionally took part in the withdrawal of Guadalcanal,also participated in ocean battles during the Marianas as well as the Leyte Gulf. Throughout WWII, the Yukikaze took part in numerous naval battles, escort duties, and supply runs, and always came back properly from each sortie. She ended up being on the list of couple of Japanese warships and also the onl yone of her class nevertheless functional by the end associated with the war, and can be called the "lucky destroyer." Within the post-war reparation contract, the Yukikaze was used in the Republic of China, as well as in 1966 she became a book training ship.

That is a 1/350 complete display model.
Model illustrates the Yukikaze as she appeared through the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation (Battle for Okinawa).
Components included to create a waterline model or a display model with full hull.
You'll be able to turn the weapons and torpedoes after assembling thanks to polycaps.
ABS has been used the masts to ensure strength.
Photo-etched parts have decided for the ladders, radio antennas etc.
Metal chains.
Display stay included.
Assembled model may be exhibited within the package.

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