US Navy DD445 Fletcher Destroyer Boat

Name: US Navy DD445 Fletcher Destroyer Boat
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 35.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (60 reviews)

Item Number: tam78012

4.7 Stars (60 Reviews)

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US Navy DD445 Fletcher Destroyer Boat

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Product Details

A 1/350 Scale Plastic U.S. Navy DD445 Fletcher Destroyer from Tamiya.

Product Rank

#4 in Military Ships
#6 in Ships
#193 in Plastic Models

Includes

1/350 US Navy DD445 Fletcher

Features

Markings included for 4 different destroyers with the early curved bridge.
Accurately reproduced 12.7mm main gun turrets which can be made to rotate.
Single piece hull and one piece main deck.
Detailed bridge with movable radar antenna.
Detailed funnels, masts, depth charge racks, lifeboats, and superstructure.
A simple plastic display base in also included.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Paint
Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Optional tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories

Specifications

Tamiya Product Number: 78012

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a consistent appreciation for the high quality and detailed design of this model kit, noting the excellent fit and finish of parts, realistic details, and enjoyable building experience, even for beginners. Many found the kit to be a good balance of challenge and fun, though some mentioned difficulties with paint mixing and instructions that could be clearer or more modern. Additional enhancements like photo-etched parts were often used to elevate the realism of the final build.

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By: marlimann

I have always been a fan of Fletcher type destroyers. So I built this one and loved the outcome. Of course Tamiya puts out a wonderful product, but the details, fit and finish of the model were outstanding, as well as being challenging enough to make it fun. This is an awesome model for the price.

(76)

Fun build

By: Rocket_starship (Hammonton, NJ)

I like the detail, and the realism of the pieces. I suggest this kit to anyone who enjoys ships and small pieces.

(72)

Nice kit. Usual Tamiya

By: michaelg951

This is a very nice kit that goes together very well. Aftermarket extras do help but it's very nice out-of-box as well. Highly recommended.

(70)