{"product_id":"tamiya-japanese-heavy-cruiser-chikuma-1-350-78027","title":"TAMIYA Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma 1:350 - 78027","description":"\u003cp\u003eTAMIYA Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma 1:350 - 78027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Japanese Navy's Last Heavy Cruiser\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chikuma was completed in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone-class. She was the final heavy cruiser to be built by the Japanese Navy and featured a distinctive design which concentrated four twin 20.3cm main gun turrets forward of the bridge in order to allow unimpeded launching of her six floatplanes from the aft deck during battle. Chikuma often accompanied the Japanese Navy's aircraft carriers since her floatplanes provided considerable reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet, and she was present at such important engagements as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. She continued to serve valiantly until her demise at the hands of U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eChikuma Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard displacement: 11,200 tons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 201.6m \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Output: 152,000hp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed: 35 knots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmament: Twin 20.3cm Gun Turrets x4, Twin 12.7cm Gun Turrets x4, Triple 61cm Torpedo Launchers x4, Twin 25mm Gun Mounts x6 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft: Kawanishi E7K and Nakajima E8N Reconnaissance Floatplanes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 1\/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 576mm, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has been accurately reproduced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to being refitted with additional equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferences from the Tone such as the signal lights and rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts and one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turrets feature precision-molded panel lines and radiator slits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS plastic parts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull hull model display stand included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model assembly kit. Requires paint, glue and modelling tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16753034395719,"sku":"78027","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/8932\/0263\/files\/780271750x750.png?v=1741306166","url":"https:\/\/www.rcgarage.com\/products\/tamiya-japanese-heavy-cruiser-chikuma-1-350-78027","provider":"RC Garage Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}