Tamiya 78027 - 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma - WWII  [78027]

• This is an exceptionally detailed scale model replica in 1/350 scale of Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.
• Historic history
  Chikuma had been the final hefty cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and had been completed in May 1939 when the 2nd ship of Tone-class. Her four double 20.3cm firearms had been situated at bow allow unhindered procedure since high as 6 floatplanes through the stern. The woman design also enabled a top price of 35 knots and a long range. She was in fact assigned towards Carrier mobile Fleet aided by the woman sibling ship Tone. During the Pearl Harbor Attack in December 1941, the girl floatplanes completed pre-attack reconnaissance throughout the Pearl Harbor, which somewhat contributed on IJN's success from the procedure. She ended up being also active throughout the Battle of Midway while the Solomon isles campaign. Through the Battle regarding the Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she ended up being the flagship of Admiral Kurita's fleet and contributed to your sinking related to USS Gambier Bay but she was at change damaged by torpedoes and scuttled off the coast of Samar Island.

Specs and qualities:

• 1/350 scale synthetic put up kit the Chikuma before she had been refitted with additional AA firearms, radar, and atmosphere protection demand center.
• Model might come up with as a whole hull model installed on a display stand or a waterline model.
• The use of tiny screws permits protected accessory associated with the hull and deck.
• Definitely step-by-step primary tool turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 different perspectives.
• V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included.
• Mast elements are manufactured from ABS synthetic for better durability.
• Photo-etched components such as for example aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
• Anchor chains and propeller shafts are built with metal parts.
• Floatplanes included and also display really stands.
• Kit includes helpful tips Booklet which provides history information the Chikuma plus the full color Painting Guide.