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Swedish Regal Warship Vasa - Majestic model of the legendary warship Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Swedish Navy with this detailed model kit of the Vasa. The faithful ship model allows you to recreate one of the most important warships of the 17th century in your home. Features Exceptionally detailed hull with historically accurate decorations and structures Artfully designed transom with filigree sculptures based on historical models Precisely crafted masts and rigging with prefabricated shrouds for authentic looks True-to-the-original cannons with separately designed piece gates Textured sails and two different weights of rigging yarn for a realistic appearance Contents High-quality plastic model kit with all necessary components Detailed, multilingual building instructions with clear illustrations High-quality decals for authentic captions Colorful paper flag board High-quality display stand for optimal presentation The model kit convinces with its extraordinary attention to detail and high-quality workmanship. The precisely designed components enable smooth assembly. Thanks to the detailed assembly instructions, even less experienced model builders can set it up.

Serving from 1943 to 1991, the BB-62 New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in U.S. Naval history. Launched in 1942, the New Jersey was one of 4 Iowa class battleships built by the U.S. Navy. Like other Iowa class ships she boasted a 45,000 ton displacement, an amazing 212,000hp, was packed with three turrets of 50 caliber 40.6cm triple guns, and despite her large size, with hull stretching over 270m, was designed narrow enough to pass through the Panama Canal. Following serving in major battles in the Pacific during WWII, she was then deployed to both the Korean and Vietnam wars. In 1982, she was upgraded with modern technology and weapon's systems enabling her to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Following providing fire support during the Lebanon conflict she served in the Gulf War, and then was finally decommissioned for the last time in 1991.Features 1/700 scale Waterline Series model of the BB-62 New Jersey following 1982 reforms. Authentically reproduced hull via left-right halves. Accurate reproduction of changes made in 1982 including lattice style mast, and Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers. 40.6cm triple guns are moveable thanks to use of polycaps. SH-60B Seahawk helicopter included for quality realistic finish. Includes a detailed painting reference chart.

The Yorktown's Faithful Protector The USS Hammann (DD412) was commissioned in August 1939, the fourth ship in the 1,500-ton Sims class of destroyers. Her hull had a raised sheer strake to protect from higher waves, while the use of a single funnel allowed a large area at the stern for her impressive ordnance. She was equipped with four 12.7cm guns, four single 12.7mm machine guns and eight torpedo tubes. After rescuing survivors of the stricken aircraft carrier USS Lexington in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, the Hammann screened another aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, in the Battle of Midway in June of that year. While attempting to salvage the Yorktown, which had been badly damaged by Japanese aircraft, she was torpedoed by the Japanese submarine I-168, and swiftly sank. She received two battle stars for her service in two major naval battles of WWII. Features 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 151mm. The form of the ship including raised sheer strake is faithfully reproduced by the one-piece hull. Ordnance is recreated with fine attention to detail, including the ship's 12.7cm guns, 53.3cm torpedo tubes, depth charge tracks, and 12.7mm single machine guns. Also features auxiliary equipment such as stern deck lifeboats and funnel-side cutters, in addition to Mk. 37 gun fire control system, mast and more. This model omits the portion of the hull below the waterline to enable it to be displayed as if it were at sea.

A Pearl Harbor Escort The Abukuma was a smartly designed 5500 ton light cruiser completed in 1925 as the sixth ship of the Nagara class. Armed with seven 14cm guns and four dual 61cm torpedo launchers and with a top speed of 36 knots, she had significant offensive capabilities. During a training exercise in October 1930, the Abukuma lost its bow, so it became the only ship in the Nagara-class to have the high double curved bow for better seaworthiness. While undergoing modernization, the Abukuma was fitted with powerful two quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers. During the Pacific War, it served as the flagship for the 1st Destroyer Squadron and as an escort for the Pearl Harbor attack force. She also took part in "the miraculous operation," the withdrawal from Kiska. Abukuma's luck ran out in October 1944, when she met her final fate at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Abukuma Specifications Displacement: 5,170 tons (At time of construction) Length: 162.15m, Width: 14.17m Propulsion: 4 steam turbines. Speed: 36 knots Armament: 14cm guns x7, quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers x2 Features This is a 1/700 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Light Cruiser Abukuma. Length 230mm. Classic design with long, narrow hull and 3 funnels accurately reproduced. The hull divides into left and right parts. The Abukuma was the only ship with a double curved bow in the Nagara-class. The ship's fine details like the telegram lines are realistically reproduced. Model depicts the ship as she appeared at the time of Pearl Harbor, with quadruple torpedo launchers, seven 14cm guns, various anti-aircraft equipment, and a uniquely shaped shelter-style deck. The 140mm guns and catapult can turn freely. It would be interesting to compare the Abukuma to other 5,500 ton light cruisers in the Kuma-class and Nagara-class. Completed in 1925, the Abukuma was the last ship in the Nagara-class of light cruisers/destroyer flotilla leaders and took part in many major naval engagements in the Pacific War. Due to a collision with the cruiser Kitakami during an exercise in 1930, the Abukuma featured a different bow shape than her sister ships and was thus easily distinguishable. Fast and well-armed with seven 140mm guns and eight torpedo tubes, the cruiser first saw action in Chinese waters, protecting transports near Shanghai. It then acted as flagship for the destroyers that escorted the Pearl Harbor carrier strike force in December, 1941. The Abukuma was also present at several battles in the South Pacific as well as the Aleutian Islands, before finally being sunk off the coast of the Philippines by U.S. aircraft in 1944.

In May 1943, the Japanese Navy's next-generation destroyer Shimakaze was commissioned at Maizuru Naval Arsenal. Her high temperature, high pressure kampon boilers generated 75,000hp and propelled the 3,000-ton Shimakaze at what was a then record speed for a Japanese destroyer of 40.9 knots; she was also an imposing offensive presence, sporting three twin 12.7cm gun turrets and three quintuple torpedo tube mounts. It wasn't long before she saw action, in July 1943 taking part in the evacuation of Japanese troops from Kiska in the Aleutian Islands, and after that she was called further south, where she would eventually meet her end in November 1944, sunk during a transport mission to relieve the embattled garrison of the island of Leyte. The Shimakaze was to end up the only ship of her class, partially due to carriers and their aircraft reducing destroyer effectiveness, and compounded by the lack of production capacity as Japan felt the squeeze of a worsening war situation. Despite her fleeting service life, however, she was still able to prove that she was a worthwhile design, as the fastest and most powerful of the Japanese destroyers. Features This is a 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japanese Navy Destroyer Shimakaze. Length: 185mm. The slimline hull is recreated using left and right halves. Separate deck parts feature exquisite molding, with details such as anchor chains. Slide-molded 12.7cm twin gun turret depictions offer excellent accuracy. Main guns and quintuple torpedo tube mounts are assembled using poly caps to allow their rotation. Features a faithful rendering of the bridge and mast. Decals are included in the kit to recreate linoleum deck sections and more. The model finishes at the waterline, allowing recreation of the Shimakaze at sea. The slimline hull is in left and right halves, with excellent attention to exterior detail. Superstructures are also recreated with aplomb, such as the bridge, complex mast and funnels. Slide-molded 12.7cm twin guns offer superb detail, and rotate thanks to the use of poly caps. Poly caps are installed in quintuple torpedo tube mounts, too, for realistic turning. The included set of decals includes depictions of Japanese characters and deck linoleum sections.

The British Battleship Prince of Wales was the second ship of the King George V class. Soon after her completion in March 1941, she was involved in the historic hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. In October she was deployed to South-East Asia to fortify the important British post of Singapore. However, her short career of a mere 9 months came to a dramatic end when intercepted by Japanese bombers in what was to be known as the Battle of Malaya. Tamiya is proud to add the Prince of Wales as she stood during this historic naval battle to our high quality Water Line Series. Kit also features Japanese planes Type 96 "Nell" and Type 1 "Betty" attack bombers for a complete set to accurately recreate battle scene. On December 8, following the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Prince of Wales left Singapore after receiving intelligence that Japanese troops had begun to land in Malaya. The British Eastern Fleet under Admiral Philips, including the Prince of Wales, intended to meet the enemy at the Kuantan and attack a Japanese convoy. However, the intelligence was wrong and Kuantan was "as quiet as a rainy Sunday afternoon". On her way back to Singapore in the morning of December 10, the Prince of Wales was spotted by a Japanese scout plane. She was soon after attacked and badly damaged by Japanese Type 96 "Nell" and Type 1 "Betty" attack bombers. With her speed reduced, she came under waves of aircraft attacks, until she exploded and sunk stern first. Features Highly detailed 1/700 scale model of the Prince of Wales. Overall length: 322mm Fine detailed weapons, including 35.6cm L45 quadruple guns, dual-purpose 13.3cm twin guns and 40mm Pom-Pom guns. Kit includes 1/700 scale Type 96 "Nell" (3 units) and Type 1 "Betty" (4 units) Japanese bombers. Stand and base is included to depict Japanese fighter bombers in flight.

A Favourite Sister The CV-3 Saratoga was launched as the second ship in the U.S. Navy's Lexington class of aircraft carriers in April 1925 and commissioned in November 1927. Fondly nicknamed "Sister Sara", she was in fact originally laid down as a battle cruiser but converted into an aircraft carrier during construction. Thus, she had a more slim-line hull than other carriers and featured an enclosed bow that was unusual for the times but improved protection from higher swells. The large starboard-side funnel was positioned almost in the center of the ship and featured the bridge with 5-inch guns immediately ahead of it. Sister Sara was the longest aircraft carrier to take part in operations in the Pacific, and she withstood some fearful assaults and damage to survive WWII. Her final contribution to the U.S. cause came in 1946, when she was used as a target and sunk in nuclear tests together with the Japanese ship Nagato among others. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. aircraft carrier CV-3 Saratoga. It depicts her as she appeared in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945. Length: 396mm, width: 55mm. The slim-line form originally intended as a battle cruiser is recreated in left and right side hull pieces. The flight deck is molded in a single piece, including details such as arresting wires, and the central guide rails used for moving seaplanes. The starboard side bulge gave the Saratoga an asymmetrical form which is faithfully captured by the model. Large starboard funnel and bridge to its fore are also realistically replicated. The model is packed with details, including recreations of the Mk.37 gun director, SK radar antenna and funnel-front SM radar, plus 40mm quadruple and 5-inch gun positions, and even lifeboats! Waterline plate is attached as an integrated part of the hull. Decals are provided to recreate lines and deck-top markings for a highly effective finish. Parts to recreate four each of Avenger fighter and Hellcat bomber aircraft with radar pods are also included. The CV-3 Saratoga becomes the longest model in the famed Water Line Series at an impressive 396mm. Accurately recreates features such as the large funnel, bridge to its fore, and antenna equipment. The enclosed bow, which was rarely seen on WWII carriers, is captured with excellent detail. The model depicts the Saratoga from 1945, with enlarged bulge and stoppered anchor bell mouth on her starboard. The long flight deck is depicted using a single part. Lines and other details are recreated using decals. Included Avenger and Hellcat aircraft models are depicted in night fighter spec with radar pods.

The Flagship of the Japanese forces The Japanese battleship Yamato was laid down in November 1937 and commissioned in December 1941, giving notice to the world of the level of Japanese ship-building technology. A truly massive ship, it had a waterline length of 256m, a beam of 38.9m, a displacement of around 70,000 tons and nine 46cm guns which had a maximum range of 41km and were capable of piercing 43cm of armor from 30km away. Her armor, meanwhile, weighed in at an staggering 21,000 tons. The hull of the ship had been kept as short as was possible, with defensive considerations meaning the bridge, gun turrets and mechanical sections concentrated in the center of the vessel. Beneath the waterline, she employed a bulbous bow that protruded 3 meters and contributed to increased wavemaking resistance. She featured in actions including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Midway. On April 7th 1945 she came under attack from over three hundred U.S. aircraft while on the way to Okinawa, sinking to the bottom of the ocean. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the Japanese battleship Yamato.Scale: 1/350, Length: 751.5mm, Width: 110mm. Detailed one-piece molded hull includes accurate recreations of the famous bulbous bow. Bridge, funnel and other parts concentrated in the center of the ship are faithfully replicated, giving the model a highly realistic feel. Details such as the sonar and main masts are depicted using precise engraving. Triple 45-caliber 46cm gun turrets feature waterproof covers and are attached individually to the deck. Other armaments including triple 60-caliber 15.5cm guns, twin 40-caliber 12.7cm guns, 25mm cannon mounts and more are recreated in detail. Gun turrets, 15m rangefinders and stern crane are movable after completion. Stern also features machine gun mounts. Includes four reconnaissance floatplanes. Features a stand which can be easily attached by screws to separately-sold 1/350 scale display case.

An Intimidating Presence The Iowa-class was the final, and largest of four U.S. battleship classes that were commissioned during WWII. The third of them was the USS Missouri, in June 1944. It was assigned to the Pacific Theater and participated in action around Okinawa, Iwo Jima and the main Japanese islands. In fact the signing ceremony of Japan's surrender documents took place on the Missouri's decks on September 3, 1945. Following the end of the Korean War, she was mothballed at the reserve fleet anchorage. Come 1986, however, she was refitted with various modern weaponry such as Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles, in addition to Vulcan and Phalanx weapons, to rejoin the U.S. Navy. Along with her sister ship the Wisconsin, the Missouri was deployed in the Gulf War in 1991 and fired some 28 Tomahawk cruise missiles on the first day of the conflict. In total, she fired in excess of 750 16-inch rounds in support of land troops. In March 1992 she was decommissioned once more after some 50 years of service, and she now resides in Pearl Harbor as a museum ship. Features 1/350 scale plastic display model assembly kit of the USS Battleship Missouri as she appeared in the Gulf War of 1991. Length: 774mm, Width: 94.5mm, Height: 182mm. Exceptionally detailed scale reproduction includes accurate depictions of the bridge, Tomahawk launcher deck, aft deck, dome-shaped radar, No.1 turret ventilator, deck ventilator and more. Narrow beam, bow and 4 screws on the hull are all faithfully recreated.12.7cm DP gun turrets, Mk 38 fire director and Mk 13 radar are also depicted. Modelers can choose from 2 sets of photo-etched parts to recreate air- and surface-search radars and discone antenna. Includes wire to recreate cables Comes with display stand.

A Classic British Battleship This kit depicts the HMS King George V, the lead ship of her namesake class of battleships which served the Royal Navy during WWII. Her flat-sided bridge area and distinctive stern shape have been accurately reproduced. Modellers can also enjoy exploring the layout of various superstructure areas such as the navigation and compass decks. Her formidable appearance is completed by her armament of ten 14-inch guns, sixteen 5.25-inch guns, and over 100 anti-aircraft guns. The model comes with a stand and nameplate for a professional display.

Expanding the Horizons The 1/350 scale Crew Set compliment other large 1/350 scale warships such like the famous Japanese Battleship Yamato (78002) and Submarine 1-400 (78019), as well as the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enterprise (77514). Features The set includes a total of 24 figures for each of the 6 different positions such as saluting, pointing to a direction, and one arm behind their back totaling 144 pieces. The viewing pleasure of displayed warships are raised once set together with the Crew Set. The plastic Crew set are easy to paint and glue adding to the delicate finish.

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Tamiya presents a plastic model assembly kit of the Heavy German Battle Cruiser, Prinz Eugen. The Germania Belst Company from Kiel constructed the Prinz Eugen as the third and last Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruiser to be commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruisers were characteristically larger than heavy cruisers from other countries, and the huge Prinz Eugen was elongated an additional 5 meters. With a displacement tonnage measuring at over 14,000tons this enormous German cruiser packed the firepower of four 20.3cm twin gun turrets for its main armament. In May of 1941 the Prinz Eugen participated in Operation Rheinubung to intercept trade ships in the Atlantic. On this mission she joined forces with the Battleship Bismarck to help sink the British Battle Cruiser Hood and inflict considerable damage on the British Battleship Prince of Wales. In February of 1942, the Prinz Eugen, together with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau left their docks at Brest for Norway on an unexpected dash through the British Channel in broad daylight. Known as Operation Cerberus, this was to be one of the riskiest, yet best prepared and best coordinated operations carried out by German forces in the Second World War. After arriving safely in German waters, Prinz Eugen was active in the strategic withdrawal from the Russian front, firing thousands of shells at encroaching Russian forces when she provided support for evacuation ships carrying German troops and civilians. One of the few German cruisers to survive World War II, the Prinz Eugen now rests in the warm waters of the Marshal Islands. After enduring two atomic bomb tests she lies capsized in the calm shallows of the Kwajelein Atoll. Features 1/700 scale, total length: 303mm, total width: 31mm. Equipment and armament faithfully recreated. Prinz Eugen can be assembled as it appeared in two different operations: Operation Rheinubung, 1941 and Operation Cerberus, 1942. In Operation Cerberus, Prinz Eugen was equipped with 5 additional 20mm AA-gun quadruple turrets for the "Channel Dash." Every detail of the ship's form is accurately recreated down to the subtle line separating the left and right side of the ship's hull. Weaponry, searchlight, and the minutest onboard equipment are all portrayed in breathtaking detail.

German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst This is an assembly kit of the Scharnhorst, which fought in the Atlantic together with her sister ship Gneisenau and sank many Allied ships, including the British aircraft carrier Glorious, before her own demise in December 1943. Distinctive features such as her sharp "Atlantic bow" and angled funnel tip have been authentically recreated in model form. The powerful armament of 280mm and 150mm guns as well as quadruple 20mm cannons are also highly detailed. The model depicts this ship as she appeared during the famous Channel Dash in February 1942. Features 1/700 Water Line Series Length: 336mm. Image shows box and assembled and painted kit.

Completed in May 1938, the Gneisenau, together with here sister ship Scharnhorst, were the largest, fastest, and most powerful battlecruisers in the German Navy. She took part in many commerce raiding operations, fought against units of the Royal Navy, and survived the famous Channel Dash. This assembly kit accurately portrays the differences from the Scharnhorst, including the position of the mast aft of the funnel as well as the catapult on top of no.3 turret. Display the models of these two ships together for an interesting comparison. Length: 336mm.

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. During the two-month period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. After the repairs, she loaded secret cargo and personnel at San Francisco, and sailed for Tinian Island on July 16, where a B29 bomber base was located, and arrived there to unload the cargo and personnel on July 26. Then four days later, on July 30, she sunk after taking two torpedo hits from the submarine I-58. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis. 1/700 scale, 266mm in overall length, 29mm in overall widthPrecisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945. Realistically recreated hull consists of right and left halves. Anchor chain and nonslip treatments on deck are well expressed by precise mold carving technique. Bridges, funnels, masts and radar also show intricate details. The kit comes with many impressive armaments such as 8in/55 caliber batteries on turret, 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns and 20mm/40mm anti-aircraft guns. Turrets can be rotated owing to poli caps installed underneath. 2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) included.

This set includes tugboats and small craft that operated in military harbors. These include transports which moved material and personnel, motor launches for liaison, rescue craft to assist downed airmen, tugboats, training and rescue cutters, and smaller transport craft. With such a variety, they will certainly come in handy for various dioramas. 23 ships of 14 types included

Plans were drawn up in 1993 and in March of 1998, the biggest transport ship of the JMSDF, the "Ohsumi" was deployed. She boasts an immense upper deck, with an overall length of 160m, breadth of 25.8m and houses a vehicle loading space on the front and a helicopter landing deck on the rear. The front of her hull supports a 100m long vehicle deck. In combination with the upper deck, the loading of between ten and twenty tanks and about forty large scale vehicles is possible. In the rear of the hull, there is a 60m long space for two LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushions) placed end to end. The first transport hovercraft of the JSDF, the LCAC rides on a cushion of air over water or land at a height of 1.2m at a maximum speed of 40kt (74km/h). The "Ohsumi" type of vessel enables the efficient transport of JDS gournd troops to strategic locations, rescue of civilians in case of large scale natural disaster, and potentially functions as a suplly base for United Nations Peace Keeping Operations. Features This is a 1/700 scale assembly model kit based on the state-of-the-art transport ship of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Ohsumi. Overall length: 254mm, overall width: 37mm.From her armoured hull to her reinforced bridge, the unique "Ohsumi" transport ship has been richly recreated at every turn. The davits, masts, crances and other minute details have been painstakingly reproduced. Flooring and partitions of the rear well-dock are also authentic and features a moveable ramp. Four LCAC hovercraft, two in transport mode, two in loading/unloading mode and two large CH-47 helicopters are also included in set. Vessel number, deck lines, and helicopter landing markings have been recreated as decals.

The Japanese Navy had implemented the revolutionary large destroyer design, and following the heavily-armed Hatsuharu-class, the Shiratsuyu-class of 10 ships was constructed. All of them fought in the Pacific and none survived. This is a model of the Shiratsuyu, which was completed in 1936 as the lead ship of her nameake class. Her design incorporates features to rectify the stability problems suffered by previous destroyer designs. Her heavy armament of five 12.7cm guns and two quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers have been sharply recreated as well. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

Tamiya presents the unique Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami, which was able to carry eleven hydroplanes in the second half of the Pacific war. She was equipped with 15.5cm cannons mounted on 5 dual gun turrets and was completed on July 1935 as the 1st ship of the "Mogami class" cruisers. The main guns were replaced during 1939/40 with dual 20cm gun turrets transforming these light cruisers into heavy cruisers. In the first half of the WWII, the Mogami took part in the Malay landing operation and the battle of Sunda Strait. However, during the battle of Midway in June 1942, the Mogami violently crushed into the port side of the Mikuma. During repairs, the rear part of the ship was equipped with a flight deck that could fit eleven planes and ten 25mm triple gun anti-aircraft batteries were added. The Mogami participated in the Battle of the Mariana in June 1944 and in October 1944, she fought against enemy fleet at night in the Battle of Leyte. After sustaining heavy fire from the US fleet, the Mogami erupted in flames, and the decision was made to abandon ship and scuttle it with torpedoes. The Mogami disappeared into the depths of the Mindanao Sea. Features Japanese Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami plastic assembly kit. 1/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, width: 36.5mm. The compact bridge structure and particular shape of funnel are reproduced down to finest detail. The layout of the rear part flight deck with rails and turntables replica is based on most recent references. The main turrets can rotate after completion via polycap. Equipment such as armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced. The Mogami's characteristic appearance with rear turrets removed for construction of flight deck is faithfully reproduced. The sharp stern allowed Mogami to cruise at high-speeds. Anchor chains and safety attachment system are precisely carved. The compact bridge structure designed to save weight and lower center of gravity, as well as the uniquely shaped funnel are characteristic features of "Mogami class" cruisers. As the 61cm triple tube torpedo launchers are molded as separate parts, you will be able to set them as you wish. Armament including 12.7cm gun turrets and 25mm triple gun anti-aircraft batteries are sharply reproduced. The replicated layout of the rear flight deck, where Aichi E13A "Jake" and Mitsubishi F1M "Pete" hydroplanes were loaded with rails and turntables, is based on recently acquired data.

This is an assembly kit of the Hatsuyuki, the third ship of the Fubuki-class of "Special Type" destroyers. Although a revolutionary design, it was also plagued by a weak hull, a fact demonstrated when the Hatsuyuki's bow was shorn off by the force of waves during a typhoon in 1935. This incident led the Japanese Navy to give its destroyers strengthening modifications. The Hatsuyuki went on to see action at the Battle of Malaya and the Battle of Sunda Strait, and this model depicts the ship with its additional AA armament. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

This is an assembly kit of the Hibiki, which was commissioned in 1933 and survived the war after taking part in numerous battles such as the invasions of Malaya and Kiska and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The narrow fore funnel and other features unique to the Type III "Special Type" destroyers are accurately reproduced, as are the many triple 25mm AA guns that were added from 1944. This model would make for a great comparison with her fellow Type III sister ship Akatsuki or earlier Fubuki-class destroyers such as the Fubuki or Ayanami. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

There were four batches of "Special Type" destroyers, Type I, IA, II, and III. The Ayanami was the first Type II ship and was completed in 1930. The shapes of the funnels, bridge, turrets, etc. differed from those on the earlier Type I Fubuki-class ships and these differences are accurately reproduced. Small parts such as AA guns and boats are also highly detailed. During WWII, she took part in the invasion of Malaya, the Battle of Midway, and Battle of Eastern Solomons before finally being sunk by US forces in the 2nd Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. This model depicts the ship as she appeared before the war began.

A main characteristic of the heavily armored Mogami class cruisers was the use of weight saving techniques. This, however, resulted in concerns for the ships overall strength and stability. The Kumano, the last Mogami cruiser completed in 1937, was subsequently fitted with a large bulge, and the upper deck was built narrower and lower than the first two Mogami cruisers. 920m/sec., a max. range of 27,400m and a projection angle up to 55 degrees. These 15.5cm triple guns were highly respected by artillery experts. The Kumano participated in many battles during WWII including the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, and the greatest naval battle of WWII, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, before suffering a simultaneous torpedo attack causing it to sink in Santa Cruz Bay in 1944. Features Japanese Light Cruiser Kumano plastic assembly kit. 1/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, Overall width: 36.5mm. The graceful form of the Kumano has been accurately replicated. Kumano's characteristic structures have been accurately reproduced. The hull has been divided in two halves in order to reproduce the finest details. The layout of the rear flight deck with rails and turntables has been sharply represented. The main turrets can rotate after completion via poly cap. Equipment such as armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are accurately reproduced