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

• This can be an exceedingly detailed scale model replica in 1/350 scale of Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.
• Historic history
  Chikuma was in reality the final hefty cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and was indeed completed in-may 1939 once the second ship of Tone-class. The woman four double 20.3cm firearms ended up being situated at bow allow unhindered procedure since high as 6 floatplanes through stern. The girl design additionally enabled a premier cost of 35 knots and an extended range. She was at fact assigned towards Carrier mobile Fleet along with the girl sibling ship Tone. Through the Pearl Harbor Attack in December 1941, your ex lover floatplanes completed pre-attack reconnaissance throughout the Pearl Harbor, which notably contributed on IJN's success from procedure. She ended up being furthermore active through the entire Battle of Midway due to the fact Solomon isles campaign. Through Battle concerning the Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she finished up being the flagship of Admiral Kurita's fleet and contributed towards sinking connected to USS Gambier Bay but she was at modification damaged by torpedoes and scuttled off the shore of Samar Island.

Specs and qualities:

• 1/350 scale synthetic setup kit the Chikuma before she are refitted with extra AA firearms, radar, and environment security need center.
• Model might develop all together hull model installed on a display stand or a waterline model.
• The usage of little screws permits protected accessory associated with the hull and deck.
• Definitely thorough main tool turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 various views.
• V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included.
• Mast elements are produced from ABS synthetic for better durability.
• Photo-etched elements such as aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
• Anchor chains and propeller shafts are made with steel parts.
• Floatplanes included also show in fact appears.
• Kit includes guidelines Booklet which gives history information the Chikuma as well as the full color Painting Guide.