{"product_id":"tam78020","title":"Tamiya 1\/350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze Model Kit - TAM78020","description":"\u003cp\u003eJanuary 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a 1\/350 full display model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel depicts the Yukikaze as she appeared during the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation (Battle for Okinawa).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts included to build a waterline model or a display model with full hull.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is possible to rotate the guns and torpedoes after assembling thanks to polycaps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABS has been used for the masts to ensure strength.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoto-etched parts are prepared for the ladders, radio antennas etc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal chains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplay stand included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembled model can be displayed in the package.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAM78020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShip Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhoto-etched parts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded; see manufacturer details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-ships\"\u003eTamiya Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-1-350-ships\"\u003eTamiya 1\/350 Ship Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-paints\"\u003eTamiya Paints \u0026amp; Modeling Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-models\"\u003eAll Tamiya Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67986346606666,"sku":"TAM78020","price":86.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/tam78020","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}