These are scale plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.
Description
The Mogami-class was designed in 1931 as 8,500-ton light cruisers armed with five triple 15.5cm gun turrets, and the lead ship of the class, the Mogami, was completed in July 1935. She was rearmed with twin 20.3cm gun turrets in 1939, and it was in this configuration that she entered the war. She and her three sister ships formed the Japanese Second Fleets's Cruiser Division 7 and were assigned to support the landings at Malaya. During the Battle of Sunda Strait in March 1942, Mogami and her sister ship Mikuma sank the heavy cruiser USS Houston and light cruiser HMAS Perth. Following extensive damage suffered at the Battle of Midway, her stern was dramatically modified to carry reconnaissance floatplanes in an effort to enhance the fleet's scouting capabilities. She took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, where she was severely damaged by U.S. carrier aircraft and had to be scuttled by friendly forces.

About the Model
1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami. Length: 573mm, Beam: 76mm
The ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts and the one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow
Large parts depicting the ship's hull and deck are secured with screws, allowing you to accurately build the model
Main and secondary battery turrets, torpedo launchers, and catapult are moveable after completion of the model
Strong ABS resin parts used to depict fore and aft masts
Bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts
Anti-aircraft guns have rich details
Parts for Mitsubishi F1M (x2), Aichi E13A (x4) aircraft, together with a stand to enable in-flight display, are also included
Full hull model display stand included
Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts

TAMIYA 1/350 SHIPS WW2 IJN JAPANESE NAVY Heavy Cruiser Mogami

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