[TOKU-108] 1/700 IJN Destroyer Matsu

Dive into the late-war naval history of the Imperial Japanese Navy with the Fujimi 1/700 IJN Destroyer Matsu plastic model kit. This detailed kit brings to life the lead ship of the "Tei Type" destroyers, a class designed for rapid construction and simplified features to counter increasing destroyer losses during World War II. Commissioned in April 1944, the Matsu represented a crucial shift in Japanese naval strategy, prioritizing anti-aircraft and anti-submarine capabilities.

This injection-plastic kit accurately captures the distinctive characteristics of the Matsu class, including its simplified hull and bridge design with straight edges, a direct result of wartime material and time constraints. Enthusiasts will appreciate the faithful reproduction of the ship's armament, reflecting its role in the desperate fight against Allied air superiority.

Key Features:

• Highly detailed 1/700 scale plastic model kit of the IJN Destroyer Matsu
• Represents the "Tei Type" destroyer design with simplified construction
• Accurately depicts the ship's main armament of three 127mm guns in single mounts
• Includes twenty 25mm cannons, depth charge launchers, and four 610mm torpedo tubes
• Features the unique offset second funnel characteristic of the Matsu class

What's Included:

• Unassembled plastic model kit of the IJN Destroyer Matsu
• Decals for authentic markings
• Assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/700
• Product Code: TOKU-108 (also known as 401270)
• Barcode/UPC: 4968728401270
• Series: Toku Series / Sea Way Model (Ex) Series
• Material: Plastic
• Package Dimensions: Approximately 22 x 10 x 2.5 cm
• Package Weight: Approximately 50g
• Assembled Length: Approximately 143mm (based on the actual ship's length of 100m at 1/700 scale)