Hasegawa 40110 - 1:350 IJN Destroyer Type Koh Yukikaze Operation Ten-Go 1945 Detail Up Version

Plastic model kit of the IJN destroyer Yukikaze – Operation Ten-Gō 1945

Hasegawa 40110 in 1:350 scale represents the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Yukikaze, one of the famous Kagerō-class ships, as she appeared during Operation Ten-Gō in April 1945. This Detail Up edition features additional photo-etched parts that allow modelers to recreate even finer details of this legendary ship.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Model length: approx. 34.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Skill level: intermediate / advanced

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included. The kit is intended for self-assembly.

Model building:

The kit includes detailed parts for the hull, superstructure, main artillery, torpedo tubes and anti-aircraft guns. The Detail Up edition enhances the build with photo-etched parts such as railings, radars and deck fittings, adding a professional touch to the finished model.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Cyanoacrylate glue for photo-etched parts
• Paints in WWII IJN colors (1945)

About IJN Yukikaze:

Yukikaze was one of 19 Kagerō-class destroyers and became known as the “lucky destroyer” of the Imperial Japanese Navy. She survived nearly every major Pacific War battle, from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa. In April 1945, Yukikaze escorted the battleship Yamato during its final mission, Operation Ten-Gō. Despite heavy US Navy air attacks, Yukikaze survived the war and continued service afterward in foreign navies.

Technical data of the original:

• Class: Kagerō destroyer
• Shipyard: Sasebo Naval Arsenal
• Launched: 1939
• Displacement: 2,033 t (standard)
• Length: 118.5 m
• Beam: 10.8 m
• Propulsion: 2 steam turbines, 52,000 hp
• Maximum speed: 35 knots
• Crew: approx. 240
• Armament: 6 × 127 mm guns, 8 × 610 mm torpedo tubes, AA guns

Hasegawa – plastic model manufacturer

Hasegawa is a Japanese manufacturer recognized for its high-quality plastic model kits. Their 1:350 scale ship models are valued for their accuracy and attention to detail, with the Detail Up editions offering photo-etched enhancements for advanced modelers.