Tamiya 31908 - 1/700 Z Class Barbara Collector Set (2pcs)  [31908]

Z Class Destroyers - Design, Armament and Later Upgrades

The Z Class destroyers, such as Z37 to Z39, show the wartime trend of rearming and adapting surface ships. Initially armed with 12.7cm guns, some vessels received 15cm replacements and a twin bow turret to increase offensive capability. Project Barbara later focused on improving anti-aircraft defence, fitting more 20mm and 37mm guns to meet aerial threats.

What the 1/700 Kit Lets You Recreate

Tamiya captures these variations in a precise 1/700 kit that allows builders to portray both the original and Project Barbara modified configurations. The parts include radar masts and small-calibre AA weapons, with sprue options to show the ships before and after their wartime refit.

Collector Insight and Presentation Ideas

The twin model set works well as a matched pair in a collection or as focal models in a compact naval scene. The included flags and painting instructions help modelmakers reproduce authentic markings and tones.