Tamiya 78023 - 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami 田宮軍事模型戰艦 雙星孖星  [78023]

• 1st Fleet Replenish Program of 1931 offered Japan a particular allowance to build 50,955 tons worth of new light cruisers armed with 6-in guns. Construction associated with the new fleet started at Kure Naval Arsenal utilizing the Mogami. The initial Mogami ended up being equipped with 5 triple 15.5cm gun turrets, 4 triple 61cm torpedo launchers, 4 twin 12.7cm weapon mounts, security against 8-in. shells, 4 twin 25mm weapons, and 2 twin 13mm device firearms. The cruiser held this gear within the 8,500-ton displacement restriction. When naval treaties were eliminated, the ship was outfitted with 20.3cm gun turret, which caused the vessels to be top-heavy and unstable. The Mogami underwent many reinforcement customizations such as for example hull strengthening, resizing regarding the bridge, and restoring cracks and hull dish. The Mogami had been included in the WWII invasion of Java at Bantam Bay, the Indian Ocean raids in the Bay of Bengals, Midway Invasion, and was beaten by a torpedo from Akebono from the shore of Panaon Islands.

Specs and qualities:

• 1/350 Scale
• Length: 573mm
• Width: 76mm