{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-japanese-destroyer-yukikaze-78020","title":"Tamiya 1:350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze - 78020","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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/350 full display model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel depicts the Yukikaze as she appeared during the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation (Battle for Okinawa).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts included to build a waterline model or a display model with full hull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is possible to rotate the guns and torpedoes after assembling thanks to polycaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS has been used for the masts to ensure strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts are prepared for the ladders, radio antennas etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal chains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled model can be displayed in the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939-1945 - World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954941342082,"sku":"78020","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/78020_1.jpg?v=1790803148","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-350-japanese-destroyer-yukikaze-78020","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}