Latest news in from across the European Continent is that Revell of Germany have now released their 1/144th German Destroyer Class 119 (Z1/Z5).

As previously reported here this kitset is naturally based on the existing model kit from Revell of Germany of the US Navy Fletcher Class Destroyer, however this new variant has 155 new detailed parts to authentically reproduce the German Navy version.

The full details of the set are outlined below:

German Destroyer Class 119 (Z1/Z5)
Manufacturer: Revell of Germany
Scale: 1/144
Regular Price: 18,000 yen
Release date: Early November 2009
Item code: 05097

Again as previously reported the kit features:

• Detailed two-part hull;
  
• Detailed drive shafts;
  
• Two movable propellers;
  
• Movable rudder;
  
• Detailed main deck;
  
• Four detailed 127mm gun mountings with movable barrels;
  
• Three detailed semi-automatic twin-barrelled quick-fire 76.2 calibre cannon;
  
• Two Hedgehog mine layers;
  
• Display stand;
  
• Decals for two vessels (Z1 & Z5).
  

Check out these released images of the kitset.

Images courtesy of Revell via hobby search.

We will of course update you with more detail as it comes to hand.

Please note that these prices are approximate and indicative only as supplied by the Vendor.

The final precise retail price of any item to a purchaser can be uncertain at any time due to various variables.

Therefore we recommend that the final precise retail price should be verified with the Vendor.