Model of Plastic Ship IJN YUKIKASE 1:350

Porte-destroyer IJN Yukikaze 1/350 - Operation Ten-Go 1945 (Ref. Hasegawa 40022)

Kit Presentation

Reference Hasegawa 40022, also known as Z22, represents the Japanese destroyer IJN Yukikaze, famous for its victory in Operation Ten-Go in 1945, in a splendid scale of 1/350

Historical Context

• The Yukikaze (Kagerō-class Type Kō) was one of the few Japanese ships to survive World War II, notably during Operation Ten-Go, a suicide mission to defend Okinawa which saw the sinking of the battleship Yamato

• Laid down in 1938, launched in March 1939, and commissioned in January 1940, it took part in key battles such as Midway, Leyte Gulf, or the Philippine Sea

Technical Features of the Kit

• Scale: 1/350

• Reference: 40022 or Z22 in the Hasegawa catalog

• Kit Contents:

  • Revised decks and bridges, anti-aircraft armaments, gun shields, radars - details specific to Operation Ten-Go

  • Plastic assembly kit to build and paint. Glue and paint are not included

Model Highlights

1. Accurate details for Operation Ten-Go, with specific additions to the superstructure and sensor equipment.

2. Hasegawa molding expertise: fine engraving, precise design, well-fitted parts.

3. Strong historical theme: represents one of the few Japanese survivors of the conflict, nicknamed "the unsinkable ship"

4. Versatile for World War II dioramas, Pacific campaigns, and major naval battles.

Why choose this Hasegawa kit?

• You want an ultra-detailed model of an iconic Japanese destroyer.

• You are looking for a modern kit specific to Operation Ten-Go, with exact equipment from late 1945.

• You are building a diorama focused on the invasion of Okinawa or the final Japanese naval operations.

• You seek a good balance between naval historiography and high-quality modeling.

This model is appealing because of:

• Its historical accuracy
• The fine details of the deck and armament
• An excellent base for photo-etch additions
• A highly popular original subject among Japanese naval enthusiasts
• The reputation of Hasegawa kits for quality

If you are looking for a detailed, elegant, and historical Japanese destroyer model, the Yukikaze 1/350 Hasegawa is a safe bet.