1/700 JMSDF Ariake DD-183 (Tamiya)

I built this little DD as part of a JMSDF group build with my local model club. I'm not a big fan of JMSDF nor modern subject, so I got away with this WWII vet Fletcher class DD, ex-USS Heywood L. Edwards. Since I didn't have the late war version, I converted Tamiya round-bridged Fletcher to the JMSDF fit, around 1961 before her modernization. I used styrene sheets to build new squared bridge, AA platforms and the accommodation block. PE and details were assorted from GMM, Lionroar, Voyager and some Evergreen 0.013 mm sheet. I found it's a nice change and break from my usual WWII stuff.
 

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