TAMIYA 31908 Destroyer Z Class Barbara 2 1:700 Ship Model Kit

Description

1/700 Waterline Series
31908
German Destroyer Z Class (Z37-39) "Project Barbara"

The German Z Class Destroyer, which served in actions off Narvik, Norway, and as escort to the Battle cruiser Scharnhorst prior to her final sortie, is available as a 1/700 Waterline Series model. This set includes parts to build 2 destroyers, and allows depiction of either early version or late-war 'Project Barbara' configuration.

About the German Destroyer Z Class

The Z class destroyer was constructed during Germany's rearmament prior to WWII. The comparatively large hull and high temperature/high pressure boilers combined with efficient German workmanship for an imposing and effective ship. A large number of destroyers, designated Z1 to Z43, were deployed between 1935 and 1944. The early types (Z1-22) were relatively lightly armed with five 12.7cm guns, while the 1936A Type (Z23-30) and 1936A Mobilization Type (Z31-34, Z37-39) featured heavier 15cm guns. As air power began to play a dominant role in naval warfare, plans were drawn up in 1944 under code-name 'Barbara' to add air-defenses to the Z class destroyers. This was to comprise fourteen 37mm (6 coaxial, 2 single) and ten 20mm (3 coaxial, 1 quad) cannon as well as six 8.6cm RAG rocket launchers, with some variations between individual ships.

Kit includes two 1/700 scale assembly models of the German Z Class Destroyer.

This is a renewal of an existing item (31905) which includes new parts allowing depiction of the late version 'Project Barbara' configuration of Z37-Z39 destroyers.

Kit allows construction of either early or late version destroyers.

Package and instruction manual have been re-designed.

Cut-out paper flag sheet included to reproduce ships flags.

1/700 Waterline Series

This series enriches the modeller with WWII and modern warships from navies that have taken part in the great and significant sea battles across the world.

With over 100 models, the 1/700 Waterline Series represents a collaboration effort of three Japanese model manufacturers of which Tamiya is one. This is the largest of its type in the world and allows the modeller access to a huge choice of these incredible warships.

As the name implies, the models represent the portion of the ship which sits above the waterline. They may be displayed on a flat surface as though they were at sea.

The 1/700 series represents a sensible size without compromising Tamiya detail.

Instructions are clear and concise, which allows the modeller to build a model with relative ease.

Paint and the required modelling glue for these kits is available separately.