Tamiya 31407 - 1/700 Scale IJN Destroyer Hibiki, display-ready kit  [31407]

Tamiya 31407 1/700 IJN Destroyer Hibiki - kit summary

The Tamiya 1/700 IJN Destroyer Hibiki is a finely detailed plastic kit that reflects the ship's wartime career. Launched in 1933, Hibiki saw action in theatres including Malaya, Kiska and the Philippine Sea. This model reproduces hallmark Type III elements for accurate historical modelling.

War Service and Key Visuals

Surviving through World War II, Hibiki presents an engaging subject for collectors. The kit reproduces the narrow forward funnel and the triple 25mm AA mounts fitted in 1944, giving builders authentic visual cues of the vessel's wartime appearance.

Building Experience and Display Advice

With a final length of 157mm the Tamiya Hibiki pairs well with other 1/700 ships for shelf displays or small dioramas. The package includes several armament choices, a metal weight for buoyancy balance, and waterslide decals. Step-by-step pictorial instructions guide the build from parts layout to finishing.