{"product_id":"tamiya-1-700-german-destroyer-z-class-z37-39-project-barbara-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/700 German Destroyer Z Class Z37-39 Project Barbara Plastic Model Kit (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)","description":"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\u003cbr\u003eor late-war Project Barbara configuration. The Z class destroyer was constructed during Germanys rearmament prior to WWII. The\u003cbr\u003ecomparatively 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit includes two 1\/700 scale assembly models of the German Z Class Destroyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eCut-out paper flag sheet included to reproduce ships flags.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"RC Hop Up Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150541418519,"sku":"OOO","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8099\/9959\/files\/tam31908a.jpg?v=1767376557","url":"https:\/\/animeimports.net\/products\/tamiya-1-700-german-destroyer-z-class-z37-39-project-barbara-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Anime Imports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}