Pit-Road 1/700 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Destroyer DDG-172 Shimakaze With Training Ship Hull Number Decals Plastic Model

This is a plastic model kit and assembly is required.

JS Shimakaze DDG-172 was completed in March 1988 as a third generation missile destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Improved from the preceding Tachikaze class, Shimakaze features a relocated Mk.13 missile launcher on the bow with a protective bulwark, an aft helicopter deck for embarked helicopter operations, and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capability. Reclassified as the training ship TV-3521 in 2021, Shimakaze has been assigned to the 1st Training Squadron at Kure Naval Base and remained in service as of January 2026.

Features

- 1/700 scale plastic model kit

- Selectable configuration: waterline model or full hull model

- Decals included for flight deck markings and walkway markings

- Decals included for training ship hull number TV-3521 in both old paint and low-visibility paint schemes

- Single ship kit

- Overall length when assembled: 214 mm

- Highly detailed representation suitable for display or diorama use

Product Information

- Series: Skywave

- Country: Japan