Aoshima 1/700 Full Hull Model No.5 Japanese Navy Destroyer Yukikaze

AoshimaAoshima 4905083202562 | 4905083202562

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Description

Relive the final wartime configuration of Japan's legendary "Snow Wind" destroyer with this intricately detailed 1/700 scale replica. The Yukikaze's remarkable survival story comes alive through newly updated parts that showcase its late-war anti-aircraft upgrades, including enhanced 12.7cm twin guns and additional 25mm machine gun mounts. Presented in full-hull glory, this kit captures every detail of the vessel that miraculously weathered countless Pacific battles.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced armament - Updated 12.7cm twin guns and 25mm AA mounts

  • Full hull display - Showcases complete underwater hull lines

  • Historical accuracy - Represents late-war anti-aircraft configuration

  • Revised components - Newly tooled parts for improved detail

  • Fresh decals - Updated markings for authenticity

Why Naval Enthusiasts Choose This:

  • Battle-tested subject - One of Japan's most famous surviving destroyers

  • Visible improvements - Clear progression from earlier war versions

  • Display versatility - Full hull allows for drydock-style presentation

  • Quality upgrades - Aoshima's latest part revisions

  • Educational value - Shows wartime AA armament evolution

Model Specifications:

  • Scale: 1/700

  • Type: Kagero-class destroyer

  • Features: Full hull, updated late-war armament

  • New Parts: Guns, AA mounts, decals

  • Skill Level: Intermediate

  • History: Participated in Southern Operations and Yamato's final sortie

Display stand not included - paints and adhesives required for assembly

This meticulously researched kit offers modelers the chance to build Yukikaze in its ultimate wartime form, complete with the increased firepower that helped it survive the war's brutal final months. A must-have for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy subjects and anyone fascinated by naval warfare's most resilient vessels.

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