78027 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma

Tamiya 78027 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma

Chikuma was the last heavy cruiser the Imperial Japanese Navy constructed during WWII and was completed
in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone-class. Her four twin 20.3cm guns were located at the bow to enable
unhindered operation of up to 6 floatplanes at the stern. Her design also enabled a top speed of 35 knots and
a long range. She was assigned to the Carrier Mobile Fleet with her sister ship Tone. During the Pearl Harbor
Attack in December 1941, her floatplanes carried out pre-attack reconnaissance over the Pearl Harbor, which
greatly contributed to the IJN's success of the operation. She was also active during the Battle of Midway and
the Solomon Islands campaign. During the Battle of the Leyte Gulf in October 1944, she was the flagship of
Admiral Kurita's fleet and contributed to the sinking of the USS Gambier Bay but she was in turn damaged by
torpedoes and scuttled off the coast of Samar Island.
About the Model
- 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Chikuma before she was refitted with additional AA guns, radar, and
air defense command center.
- Model may be assembled as a full hull model mounted on a display stand or a waterline model.
- Screws enable secure attachment of the hull and deck.
- Main gun turrets feature superb details. Gun barrels can in 2 different angles may be chosen.
- V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels faithfully reproduced.
- Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater durability.
- Photo-etched parts such as aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces also included.
- Anchor chains and propeller shafts are made with metal parts.
- Floatplanes included and come with display stands.
- Comes with a Reference Booklet which provides background information for the Chikuma as well as a fullcolor
Painting Guide.
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