IJN Shimakaze Destroyer (Early Version) 1:350 Fujimi 460444

Plastic model kit: IJN Shimakaze Destroyer (Early Version) 1:350 Fujimi 460444

We present a plastic model kit depicting the Japanese destroyer IJN Shimakaze in 1:350 scale, produced by the renowned company Fujimi. This model reflects the state of the ship from 1943, when Shimakaze was completed as the only one from the planned series of fast and heavily armed destroyers.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:350
• Type: Plastic model kit
• Assembly system: Snap-fit (no glue required)
• Hull type: Full hull
• Additional elements: Special parts for accurate representation of the state from 1943

Contents of the set:

Special parts for representing the state from 1943:

• Absence of type 13 radar on the rear mast

• Elements to represent the state before adding additional anti-aircraft guns

• Armament consisting of twin 13 mm guns on the forward bridge

• Twin 25 mm guns next to the rear funnel

• Special elements to represent the original equipment for depth charges

Additional parts for model enhancement:

• Type 93 oxygen torpedoes

• Ammunition boxes for 25 mm guns

Realistic decals:

• High flexibility decals

• Navy flag, waterproof canvas, and other details

Newly designed base:

• Increased stability due to new shape

• Low center of gravity and larger base area for better stability

Advantages of the KAN NEXT series:

• Models from this series are easy to assemble while offering realistic detail representation.
• Parts are molded in different colors, eliminating the need for painting.
• A joining method is used that minimizes the visibility of joints.
• The set includes decals for representing minor color details.
• Possibility to create a waterline model by removing parts below the waterline.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.