Mutsuki-class destroyer (睦月型駆逐艦 Mutsukigata kuchikukan)
Mutsuki-class destroyer (睦月型駆逐艦 Mutsukigata kuchikukan)
A class of twelve destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. All were given traditional poetic names of the months of the year by the Lunar calendar or phases of the moon.
The Mutsuki class was an improved version of the Kamikaze-class destroyers and was the first with triple 61-centimeter (24 in) torpedo tubes.
The Mutsuki class formed the 5th and 6th Destroyer Squadrons. Mutsuki and Kisaragi, Mutsuki, Nagatsuki, Kikuzuki, Mikazuki and Mochizuki were lost due to air attack in various battles at Wake island and the Solomons.
Surviving vessels participated in the New Guinea campaign, mostly in the role of “Tokyo Express” transports. Yayoi was lost in an air attack off New Guinea and Fumizuki in Operation Hailstone at Truk.
In the final stages of the war, Uzuki was lost to US PT-boats PT490 and PT492, Satsuki and Yūzuki to attacks and Minazuki to submarine torpedoes in the Philippines.
None of the Mutsuki-class destroyers survived the war.
Our 1/300 scale (6MM scale) model features a FDM printed hull and SLA printed detail parts and measures 337x28MM – It comes unassembled and unpainted.
Our 1/600 scale (3MM scale) model features a SLA full and a small SLA bits sprue for details
The masts and flagstaff can be made with wire (not included).
This model features 3D printed parts: There are two types of 3D printed parts we use in our products. "FDM" is lower cost, and is what most would recognize as traditional 3D printing. This type of model printed in layers from thermal plastic (generally PLA or PETG), and is lightweight with reasonable detail but will have visible striation (or lines) that the hobbyist may want to clean up using putty, primer, or other hobby techniques. "SLA" is a laser cured photo-resin that has exceptional detail, and generally has a much smoother finish without significantly noticeable striation. This type of material is more expensive, and fine details can be more delicate.
Some models may use either or both types of parts, and some models may have the ability for the buyer to select the print type under print options. These models are intended to be painted and may come in different colors.