Tamiya 78027 - 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma - WWII 田宮軍事模型戰艦 雙星孖星  [78027]

• This is certainly a highly detailed scale model reproduction in 1/350 scale associated with the Japanese hefty Cruiser Chikuma.
• Historic history
  Chikuma had been the very last heavy cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and had been completed in May 1939 while the 2nd ship of the Tone-class. Her four twin 20.3cm guns were situated at bow make it possible for unhindered operation as high as 6 floatplanes on stern. The woman design additionally enabled a top speed of 35 knots and a lengthy range. She had been assigned to your Carrier mobile phone Fleet with her sis ship Tone. Through the Pearl Harbor Attack in December 1941, her floatplanes performed pre-attack reconnaissance throughout the Pearl Harbor, which greatly contributed towards IJN&39;s success regarding the procedure. She had been additionally active throughout the Battle of Midway plus the Solomon Islands campaign. During the Battle associated with Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she ended up being the flagship of Admiral Kurita&39;s fleet and contributed to your sinking of USS Gambier Bay but she was in change damaged by torpedoes and scuttled from the coastline of Samar Island.

Specs and qualities:

• 1/350 scale synthetic set up kit associated with the Chikuma before she had been refitted with extra AA firearms, radar, and atmosphere protection demand center.
• Model might assembled as a complete hull model attached to a display stand or a waterline model.
• The application of little screws allows safe accessory of the hull and deck.
• Definitely step-by-step primary weapon turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 different perspectives.
• V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included.
• Mast elements are made from ABS plastic for better durability.
• Photo-etched components including aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
• Anchor chains and propeller shafts are manufactured with steel parts.
• Floatplanes included and come with display appears.
• Kit includes a guide Booklet which supplies history information for the Chikuma as well as the full color Painting Guide.