1/700 Japanese Navy Mikura Class Escort Ship Kurahashi / Yashiro "Skywave Series" [SPW73]

Product description ※Please note that product information is not in full comprehensive meaning because of the machine translation.

■ Product explanation ■ The "Kurahashi" and "Yashiro" were commissioned in 1944 as the 5th and 6th Mikura class coastal defense ships.
Following the Etorofu class, the Mikura class was operated to protect the fleet in the South Sea Route.
To strengthen anti-air and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the main guns were changed from the conventional to the high-angle guns, equipped with one single type in the front part and one tandem type in the rear part, for a total of three types. The number of detonators increased significantly from 36 to 120, and there were also two detonators.
The "Kurahashi" and "Yashiro" survived the World War by escorting the fleet in the Manila and Singaporean areas. After the war, both of them were designated as special minesweepers under the jurisdiction of the Ominato Regional Demobilization Bureau, and they carried two minesweepers in the waters near Kikai-jima Island.
In 1947, the "Kurahashi" was transferred to the United Kingdom and the "Yashiro" was transferred to the Republic of China as compensation ships.
Offshore model
Contains two ships : one each of "Kurahashi" and "Yashiro" can be manufactured.
Comes with a flag, color etched parts of the Flagpole (the flag can be reproduced in the wind by bending it by hand), and ship name plate.
Comes with a description of post-war minesweeping activities by coastal defense ships, etc. (1 A4 sheet)
[Product details]
Finished size : total length approx. 111 mm