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

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

Specs and qualities:

• 1/350 scale synthetic set up kit the Chikuma before she have been refitted with extra AA firearms, radar, and environment protection need center.
• Model might develop all together hull model installed on a display stand or a waterline model.
• The utilization of small screws permits protected accessory associated with the hull and deck.
• Definitely step by step primary 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 for instance aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
• Anchor chains and propeller shafts are built with metal parts.
• Floatplanes included as well as show actually stands.
• Kit includes tips Booklet which provides history information the Chikuma in addition to the full color Painting Guide.