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

Tamiya 78027 - 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma - WWII
Price:
AUD$136.09
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
78027
Condition:
Brand New
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Tamiya made 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma WWII (78027) Battleship/ Cruiser Navy Military Series assembly kit

  • This will be an extremely detail by detail scale model replica in 1/350 scale of Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.
  • Historical history
    Chikuma was the final hefty cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and had been finished in May 1939 once the second ship of Tone-class. Her four double 20.3cm firearms were situated at bow to enable unhindered procedure as high as 6 floatplanes during the stern. Her design also enabled a top rate of 35 knots and a long range. She had been assigned to your Carrier mobile phone Fleet with the woman sibling ship Tone. During the Pearl Harbor Attack in December 1941, her floatplanes completed pre-attack reconnaissance throughout the Pearl Harbor, which significantly contributed on IJN's success associated with the operation. She was also active throughout the Battle of Midway while the Solomon isles campaign. Through the Battle regarding the Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she was the flagship of Admiral Kurita's fleet and contributed to your sinking associated with USS Gambier Bay but she was in turn damaged by torpedoes and scuttled off the shore of Samar Island.

Specs and Features:

  • 1/350 scale plastic set up kit for the Chikuma before she was refitted with extra AA firearms, radar, and atmosphere protection demand center.
  • Model might put together as a complete hull model mounted on a display stand or a waterline model.
  • The usage of small screws allows protected attachment of the hull and deck.
  • Definitely step-by-step primary weapon turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 different angles.
  • V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included.
  • Mast components are produced from ABS plastic for better durability.
  • Photo-etched parts such as aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included.
  • Anchor chains and propeller shafts are built with metal parts.
  • Floatplanes included and have display stands.
  • Kit includes a guide Booklet which supplies history information the Chikuma plus a full color Painting Guide.

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