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

• This will be a very detailed scale model replica in 1/350 scale for the Japanese hefty Cruiser Chikuma.
• Historic history
  Chikuma had been the last heavy cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and ended up being completed in-may 1939 whilst the second ship associated with Tone-class. Her four double 20.3cm guns had been positioned during the bow to enable unhindered operation of up to 6 floatplanes within stern. The woman design also enabled a high speed of 35 knots and a lengthy range. She ended up being assigned to the Carrier mobile phone Fleet with her sister ship Tone. During the Pearl Harbor Attack in December 1941, her floatplanes performed pre-attack reconnaissance over the Pearl Harbor, which greatly contributed on IJN's success regarding the procedure. She was additionally active throughout the Battle of Midway and also the Solomon isles campaign. During the Battle of this Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she had been the flagship of Admiral Kurita's fleet and contributed towards sinking for the USS Gambier Bay but she was at turn damaged by torpedoes and scuttled off the shore of Samar Island.

Specs and Features:

• 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit associated with the Chikuma before she ended up being refitted with extra AA weapons, radar, and atmosphere defense command center.
• Model can be assembled as the full hull model mounted on a display stand or a waterline model.
• The employment of small screws enables secure attachment of the hull and deck.
• Highly detail by detail main gun turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 different perspectives.
• V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included.
• Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater durability.
• Photo-etched components like aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
• Anchor chains and propeller shafts are created with metal parts.
• Floatplanes included and come with display appears.
• Kit includes a Reference Booklet which gives history information for the Chikuma along with a complete color Painting Guide.