{"product_id":"1-700-ijn-shimakaze-destroyer-waterline","title":"Tamiya 1\/700 IJN Shimakaze Destroyer Waterline Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"498\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild one of the fastest and most technologically advanced destroyers of World War II with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eTamiya 1\/700 IJN Shimakaze Destroyer Waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit. Designed as an experimental high-speed destroyer for the Imperial Japanese Navy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eShimakaze\u003c\/strong\u003e was capable of speeds exceeding 39 knots and carried one of the most powerful torpedo armaments ever fitted to a destroyer.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"956\"\u003ePart of Tamiya's renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e1\/700 Waterline Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly detailed kit accurately captures the sleek lines and distinctive appearance of the Shimakaze. Finely molded parts reproduce the ship's superstructure, main gun turrets, torpedo launchers, anti-aircraft weapons, and deck fittings with exceptional precision. Designed for waterline display, this kit is perfect for creating realistic naval dioramas or expanding a collection of WWII warships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eWhether you're an experienced ship modeler or just beginning to explore naval modeling, the IJN Shimakaze is an impressive addition to any World War II fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2f41y3\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/700 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcmn7q\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003ePart of the Tamiya Waterline Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fix9mz\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eAuthentic Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eShimakaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125elsp\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eWaterline display configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ydzmet\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eFinely detailed superstructure and deck equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sbe759\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eTriple 610mm torpedo launchers accurately reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zzjus3\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eRealistic main guns and anti-aircraft armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i69xa1\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eExcellent platform for painting and weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ub95d\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eCommissioned in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eIJN Shimakaze\u003c\/strong\u003e was built as an experimental high-speed destroyer for the Imperial Japanese Navy. 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Shimakaze was sunk during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eBattle of Leyte Gulf\u003c\/strong\u003e in November 1944 after repeated attacks by U.S. carrier aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276530123058,"sku":"TAM31460","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3310\/6226\/files\/61IMP_s5VzL._AC_SL1023.jpg?v=1783546443","url":"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/products\/1-700-ijn-shimakaze-destroyer-waterline","provider":"Battle Born Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}