Tamiya 78022 - 1/350 Japanese Cruiser Mikuma  [78022]

• In August 1935, construction regarding the Mikuma, sibling ship to your Mogami, was completed.Though of the same class, the Mikuma's connection plus some other features were slightly different from those of its sis vessels. After Japans withdrawal from disadvantageous London Naval Treaty in January 1936, the Mikuma's initial five triple 15.5cm turrets had been changed with double 20.3cm turrets which turned the lady into much cruiser. Later, Mikuma and the woman sibling vessels formed the Cruiser Division 7 of second fleet and participated within the Malay landing procedure while the Battle of Sundra Strait in the beginning associated with Pacific War. in June 1942, at Midway, the Mikuma could have her fate sealed. She had been ordered along with her product to go and shell Midway during the night. The procedure was later on canceled while the product left to return house when an enemy submarine had been spotted. To prevent a torpedo assault, the flagship, Kumano signaled to make evasive turns, where the bow regarding the Mogami slammed into the Mikuma's hull. After wards, the Mikuma sustained hefty attacks from over 100 United States aircraft and sank toward ocean floor regarding the seas Northwest of Midway.
  

Specs and qualities:

• This is certainly a 1/350 scale set up kit style of japan Light Cruiser Mikuma built in London Naval Treaty, which featured five triple 15.5cm gun turrets.
• You are able to choose to build either a waterline or a full-hull model.
• Assembly of this deck and hull for such a sizable model is difficult, but this kit includes reinforcing frame components and screws to enable accurate installation for both WL and complete hull models.
• The display stand securely attaches toward hull via screws.
• The metal title dish enhances the final of model.
• Show stands for the highly detail by detail float planes are included allowing you to also create a flying diorama.
• The bridge windows and search light lenses are made of clear parts.
• Top quality photo-etched parts to depict details such as float plane propellers and crane are included.
• The masts and radio antennas are made of reinforced ABS resin.
• Metal plated shaft can be used the screw shaft. The anchor and string are depicted with steel components.
• Device weapon parts function laser processing for a sharper, more practical finish.
• Components are included to depict primary gun barrels at 2 different level levels. Polycaps enable switching of gun turrets including free turret rotation for a variety of shows.
• Two Nakajima E8N1 and two Kawanishi E7K1 float planes are included. (Actual complement was two Nakajima E8N1 plus one Kawanishi E7K1.)