Description

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.

About the Model:
From the beginning through to the end of the Pacific hostilities, the Yukikaze had an impressive naval record. This is a 1/350 scale plastic model of ...the Lucky Destroyer.. which fought at the Ten-Ichi-Go operation in April 1945.
..Length: 338mm, Width: 31mm. The added AA guns and radar give the Yukikaze a fierce presence.
..The ships hull is separated into left and right parts. The ships riveted side plates and degaussing cables have been reproduced with great detail.
..Metal parts depicting the anchor chain and propellers add realism to the model.
..Machine gun parts feature a laser processing for a sharper, more realistic finish.
..Polycaps allow the main turrets and torpedo tubes to freely rotate.
..A display stand is included allowing you to show your wonderful full hull exhibit.
..After completion, you are able to store your model in its special packaging. Display stand included.
Assembled model can be displayed in the package.

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Paints required for this model:

X-10- Gun Metal

X-12- Gold Leaf

X-2- White

X-28- Park Green

X-7- Red

XF-1- Flat Black

XF-2- Flat White

XF-56- Metallic Grey

XF-57- Buff

XF-59- Desert Yellow

XF-9- Hull Red