Tamiya 78021 - JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRYING CRUISER MOGAMI [78021]

Price:

AUD$141.42

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

78021

GTIN:

4950344780211

Condition:

Brand New

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Description

The unique Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami had been built-in conformity using the London Naval Treaty following WWI. She was equipped with 15.5cm cannons (5x3) and was completed in July 1935. The 15.5cm cannons were later replaced with 3x20.3cm cannons changing the Mogami into a heavy cruiser. During WWII, the Mogami participated in numerous operations for instance the Malay landing operation, the Battle of Sunda Strait, and also the Battle of Midway. However, it was at Midway where in fact the Mogami suffered substantial damage and during repairs, a flight deck which could accommodate 11 floatplanes was fitted. After sustaining hefty damage from US fleet during the Battle of Leyte, the woman team abandoned ship and she was scuttled with torpedoes.

In regards to the Model

That is a 1/350 scale construction kit model.
You can decide to build either a waterline or complete hull display model.
Installation of this deck and hull for such a large model is hard, but this kit includes reinforcing framework parts and screws to enable accurate construction.
The display stand securely attaches towards vessels hull via screws.
The metal name dish improves the finish for the model.
Parts for 11 very detail by detail Aichi E13A floatplanes are included and really stands are also Included to enable display of 6 floatplanes in flying position around the ship.
The connection windows and browse light lens are constructed with clear components.
Good quality photo-etched parts depict details like floatplane propellers and crane are included.
The masts and radio antennas are constructed with strengthened ABS resin. The aft mast could be eliminated as a result of polycaps for effortless storage space. Metal plated shaft is employed the screw shaft. The anchor and string are also depicted with steel parts.
Machine weapon parts function laser processing for a sharper, more practical finish.
Parts are included to depict main gun barrels at 2 various elevation amounts. Polycaps permit switching of weapon turrets including free turret rotation for a number of displays.

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