Tamiya 31406 - 1/700 IJN Destroyer Akatsuki Model Kit - Collector Display Version  [31406]

Detailed 1/700 Akatsuki Model - Historic Destroyer Replica

This 1/700 Tamiya kit recreates the IJN DD Akatsuki, the lead ship of the Type III "Special Type" destroyers completed in 1932. Distinctive details such as its narrower fore funnel and expanded bridge are modelled, reflecting the ship's early service history across campaigns that culminated at Guadalcanal. The kit presents Akatsuki as she appeared at launch, offering a faithful study of her original lines.

Kit Highlights and Presentation Advice

The kit includes carefully engineered external parts, a selection of armament components and a metal piece intended to assist flotation and balance for display. Waterslide decals and clear pictorial instructions simplify marking and assembly. The finished model measures 157mm long and makes an effective centrepiece in a naval model collection or vignette.