Tamiya 31402 1/700 IJN Shiratsuyu Destroyer Model Kit - Naval Modeller Edition  [31402]

Tamiya 31402 1/700 IJN DD Shiratsuyu - Precision Naval Scale

The Tamiya 1/700 Shiratsuyu kit reproduces this important Japanese destroyer with careful attention to scale detail. As the Shiratsuyu-class lead ship, it incorporated improvements over earlier destroyers, though the class did not survive World War II.

Design Highlights and Armament

Launched into service in 1936, the Shiratsuyu carried a heavy armament for its class, including five 12.7cm guns and a pair of quadruple 61cm torpedo banks. The kit captures these arrangements and deck fittings for a true-to-type appearance.

Construction Overview

Designed for modellers who value accurate assembly, the kit completes to 157mm and includes waterslide decals plus clear pictorial instructions. The parts layout supports careful painting and rigging work to enhance realism.