1/700 Ship NEXT Series No.16 Imperial Japanese Navy Akizuki-class Destroyer Akizuki/Hatsuzuki 1944/Operation Sho-Ichi-Go Plastic Model

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1. KEY FEATURES: - Plastic model that requires assembly.Separate tools required. - Multicolored molding allows you to enjoy painting as you like. - Snap fit, no adhesive required. - Target age: 15 years or older - need to assemble

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Product introduction Escort the aircraft carrier task force ~ Air defense destroyer created by the Japanese Navy! The definitive model of the Akizuki class destroyer, which uses a new mold through completely new design and re-research! - Akizuki is set in a molding color that imitates the dark gray Sasebo Naval Arsenal color, and Hatsuki is set in a molding color that imitates the lightest gray Maizuru Naval Arsenal color.•Designed so that the hull and bottom parts are separated at the waterline so that full hull and offshore models can be selectively manufactured.•On the side, the seams and steps of the outer panels are expressed based on the remaining cross-sectional view.-The bottom of the ship is a sculpture that reproduces the seams of the outer panels and the water supply and drainage ports.-The top deck has a subtle drainage slope that is tilted to the left and right.-The different shapes of the signal station decks for Akizuki and Hatsuzuki are made into separate parts.•The steam pipe on the port side of the chimney runs high in Akizuki and low in Hatsuzuki.•The rail behind the port side of the torpedo tube is different for Akizuki and Hatsuzuki, so separate parts are prepared.- The molded parts of the bridge window are transparent.- Expresses the design in which the windows of the compass bridge are stepped from the front to the sides.- Accurately reproduces the design with different heights of the compass bridge and signal station deck.-The main gun "Long 10cm gun" is a completely new mold, and its characteristic appearance is three-dimensionalized with delicate sculpture.•There is a linoleum deck extending from the stern on the starboard side, and from the recorded photo it is assumed that the end is the torpedo tube forward machine gun emplacement (frame 99).•Comes with pre-cut real stickers that are easy to follow and adhere to uneven surfaces.-Seals cover areas that require detailed coloring, such as military flags, lifebuoys, and the interior of the cutter.- The exhibition pedestal has been redesigned and has a new design for improved stability! The center of gravity has been lowered and the installation area has been increased, making it more stable.-Limited to the first production lot, a version with a strip pattern/wooden deck pattern and mechanical surface engraving on the top of the display stand is included.The Ship NEXT series is a plastic kit that makes it easier to create ship models and yet achieves realistic results.◆As each part is molded in a different color, no painting is required.◆Uses a division method that makes the fitting of parts inconspicuous.◆This is a snap kit that does not require adhesive.◆Comes with stickers that reproduce the color coding of detailed parts.◆If you remove the part below the waterline, you can reproduce the offshore model.(From Amazon.co.jp) Safety Warning Not applicable

3. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: - Weight: 0.37 kg - Dimensions: 41.1 x 17.0 x 5.7 cm

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