Tamiya 25218 1/350 Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze (” 雪風 YUKIKAZE” Movie Version)

田宮 25218 1/350 日本海軍 驅逐艦 (電影《雪風 YUKIKAZE》特別版)

This summer marks 80 years since the end of WWII hostilities in Japan, and sees the release of the Japanese movie “雪風 YUKIKAZE” with a story based around the eponymous destroyer which was the only ship of her class to survive the conflict. This moving tale spanning the era from the war until the present has a strong human element; now, to commemorate the movie’s opening in Japan on August 15th, this kit is released in a special packaging.

【About the Model】

• This is a 1/350 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length; 338mm, width: 31mm.
• The Yukikaze is depicted as she appeared when she embarked on the Ten-Ichi-Go operation in April 1945 – added AA guns and radar give the Yukikaze fierce presence.
• This kit features a special packaging commemorating the release of the Japanese movie YUKIKAZE.
• The ship’s hull is separated into left and right parts. The ship’s 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 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 off the model in full hull configuration.
• After completion, the model can be stored in its packaging.