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TAMIYA 1:700 AYANAMI JAPAN NAVY DESTROYER WATER LINE SERIE PLASTIC KIT - $15 (Brooklyn)
Brightwater Ct near Brighton 4th St
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Overview
This 1:700 scale kit represents the Ayanami, one of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Fubuki-class destroyers — a class widely considered revolutionary when first introduced in the late 1920s due to its combination of speed, armament, and advanced design.
The model is part of Tamiya’s Water Line Series, a long-running lineup of naval plastic kits designed to be displayed at the “waterline” — showing the ship as if it were afloat in the sea. This makes them ideal for dioramas, naval collections, or shelf display alongside other World War II era warship kits.
Scale & Size
• Scale: 1:700 — a standard for naval modeling that allows cohesive multi-ship displays and compatibility with accessories like bases, figures, and water effects.
• Type: Water Line Series static assembly model — designed to depict just the part of the ship above the water for realistic seascape presentation.
• Material: Injection-molded plastic parts on sprues — clean-fitting and detailed for expert assembly.
Note: Glue, paints, and modeling tools are not included and must be acquired separately to complete the build.
Kit Features
Detailed Engineering
• Precisely molded hull and superstructure components that capture the Ayanami’s distinctive lines and profile.
• Accurate rendition of the destroyer’s deck fittings and weapon mounts in miniature, enabling a historically faithful finish.
• Waterline-only hull design — perfect for modeling dioramas depicting the ship on the ocean’s surface.
Assembly Experience
• Classic plastic model construction, ideal for intermediate-level hobbyists familiar with careful part cleanup, gluing, and painting.
• Decals included (if supplied with the specific release) for ship markings and details.
• Excellent kit for both collectors of IJN ships and newcomers to ship modeling seeking a manageable but rewarding project.
Historical Context
While the kit itself is a scaled-down model, the real Ayanami served before and during World War II as a frontline destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. She was part of the Fubuki class, which was among the most advanced destroyer designs of the era — armed and engineered to rival larger warships in speed and combat capability.
The ship saw extensive service in the Pacific campaign before being lost in action later in the war. This modeled vessel’s historical significance enhances its appeal to World War II naval history enthusiasts and scale model collectors alike.
Display & Use
Once completed, this kit makes a great addition to:
• Waterline ship collections — especially those focused on Pacific War naval subjects.
• Naval dioramas — include ocean effects or other ships to portray a dynamic scene.
• Model showcases — display on shelves or cases with other 1:700 scale vessels.
What You’ll Need
To build and finish this model you’ll need:
• Plastic cement/glue
• Modeling knives and tweezers
• Paints (naval gray tones, black, metallics, etc.)
• Brushes, airbrush, or other finishing tools
These tools and materials help bring out the fine details of the ship and give a realistic maritime finish.