Tamiya 1/350 Ship Series No.23 Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Mogami Model 78023

Description: Tamiya 1/350 Ship Series No.23 Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Mogami Model 78023 DescriptionThe 20.3cm Guns that Shocked the U.S. NavyThe IJN's Mogami class cruisers were planned in 1931 as 8,500-ton class light cruisers equipped with five 15.5cm triple-barreled guns.In 1939, the main guns were replaced with 20.3cm guns instead of 15.5cm 3-guns, and the ship entered the Pacific War as a heavy cruiser.The Mogami was assigned to the 7th Squadron of the 2nd Fleet along with three other ships of the same type, and supported the landing operations as an escort unit for the Malayan landing force.In the Battle of Batavia in March 1942, she and her sister ship, Mikuma, sank the American heavy cruiser Houston and the Australian light cruiser Perth.Later, she was converted to an aircraft cruiser with enhanced search-and-rescue capabilities after repair work for damage sustained in the Battle of Midway in June 1942.After undergoing major repairs, Mogami was assigned to the 2nd Fleet and participated in the Battle of Leyte in October 1944. In this battle, which was the last major naval battle between Japan and the U.S., Mogami was attacked by enemy aircraft and was heavily damaged by fire, and was killed by a lightning attack by a friendly ship.Mogami's main features]Standard displacement: 12,400 tonsOverall length: 200.6mOutput: 152,000 horsepowerSpeed: 35 knotsArmament: (in heavy cruiser configuration) five 20.3cm twin cannons, four 12.7cm twin high-angle guns, four 25mm twin machine guns, two 13mm twin machine guns, four 61cm triple torpedo tubesType 95 waterborne reconnaissance aircraft, Type Zero waterborne reconnaissance aircraftModel Details]Plastic model kit of Japanese heavy cruiser “Mogami”.The kit is 1/350 scale, 573mm in length and 76mm in width, and includes a full-scale model of the fearless Mogami, a heavy cruiser equipped with five 20.3cm twin cannons.The hull is split into left and right sections, and the lower section is molded as one piece to reproduce the smart form of the ship with a rich sense of reality.Large parts such as the hull and deck can be securely assembled by screwing them to the reinforced frame parts.Main gun turret, torpedo tubes, high-angle guns and catapult can be swiveled even after completion.Front and rear masts and aerial battle props are made of break-proof ABS plastic.The bridge window and searchlight lenses are transparent parts.Anti-aircraft machine gun and flame extinguishers are also included.The set includes two Type 95 waterborne reconnaissance aircraft and four Type Zero waterborne reconnaissance aircraft. The fuselage is delicately molded to give it a strong presence. A stand is also included to display the aircraft in flight.Metalized display stand with nameplate sticker is included.In addition to the etched parts, the anchor chain and propeller shaft are made of metal to enhance the sense of precision.Total length (mm) Total length: approx. 573mmScale 1/350Manufacturer Release Date May 2019ShippingShipping Method will be sent by EMS, or DHL from Japan with a tracking number. - We will ship the items via EMS or DHL from Japan. - We usually ship within 5-10 business days of receiving cleared payment. - Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. - If your address is specified in a remote location for the shipping company, we will tell you. International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Thank you for your understanding.

Price: 111.3 USD

Location: Ehima, default

End Time: 2025-01-23T03:56:01.000Z

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