Product Description

A new light cruiser from the non-treaty era - available in a choice of specifications from when it was last deployed with Yamato or in 1944

[Basic specifications]
The product is available in multiple year states.
- This was the last time it was seen deployed to Okinawa with Yamato in Operation Ten-Ichi-Go in April 1945, and was equipped with 28 single 25mm machine guns.
After the Battle of the Mariana Sea that began at the end of June 1944, the ship was fitted with 18 single 25mm machine guns, and the shape of the flight deck had not yet been changed.
-This is the ship's appearance during the Battle of the Mariana Sea in June 1944, before the single machine gun was upgraded.

[Structure, specifications, features]
The modern Agano-class shape, which differed from previous Japanese light cruisers, is faithfully reproduced.

The hull is designed to be split into left and right parts. Special parts are used to recreate the appearance of the ship with its portholes blocked off and fewer in number than when it was first built.
- The external electrical wiring that runs around the entire side of the ship is a delicate carving that even depicts the fasteners.
- On the deck and each floor of the bridge, there are sharp carvings that represent the linoleum flooring and the anti-slip strip pattern of the iron deck.

- The shelter in front of the bridge is made into a single part using a slide mold. The side walls are intricately carved and shaped.
The main turret is made using a slide mold, recreating the windows, ladders, and steel plate joints on the sides and top.

- The grille at the top of the chimney is removed to create a realistic shape, and the internal air deflector is also made three-dimensional as a separate part.
- The chimney is designed to be separated into left and right parts, and the monkey ladder is also precisely sculptured.
-Each steam exhaust pipe is a separate part to express the differences with its sister ships.

- The triangular truss at the bottom of the mast is removed using a slide mold.
The small cranes located on both sides of the aft end of the aircraft work deck are accurately reproduced in three dimensions using separate parts.
- The 4.5-meter high-angle rangefinder has a cylindrical arm shape that is precisely shaped and enclosed as a dedicated part.

・The No. 22 radar, gangway (storage), direction finding antenna, auxiliary wing storage, etc. are all fully recreated as separate parts.
- The 8cm long twin anti-aircraft gun has a shield and barrel made into separate parts and is included as a newly designed product.
- The floatplane hoisting crane has even the light holes on the side reproduced to enhance the sense of precision.
- Two Zero-type (three-seat) seaplanes are included. The molding color is clear, giving the windshield a realistic finish. (The standard version is molded in gray.)

- Two types of decals are included: one for marking the carrier-based floatplane and one for the stern ship name and mast white lines.

The PLUS version is different from the standard version in that it comes with the following replacement parts:
- 25mm twin machine gun: Precisely sculpted and easy to paint, 2-part design with 2018 molded parts included as standard.
- Binocular telescope: The bridge air defense command post comes with a binocular telescope part for reconnaissance and lookout, adding a sense of precision.

- No. 13 Radar: Newly included parts with carved truss structure and antenna shape.
・No. 21 Radar: The insulator base for fixing the elements on the front side is carved more delicately than previous accessory parts.
・By using a slide mold, the No. 22 radar can be made into an open part, and it is also possible to make it into an extended trumpet shape.

・9m Cutter: Made into two parts for painting, separate parts are available for the stand, and it is possible to choose between this and a one-piece molded deck (with some exceptions).
- Chrysanthemum crest: A new chrysanthemum crest is provided for the bow.
-Side lights: Newly prepared to add expression to parts that were previously omitted.

[Included Contents]
・Runner x36
・Assembly instructions x2
・Decals x2



Item Size/Weight : 41.5 x 15.1 x 6.6 cm / 344g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

433929

JAN code

4968728433929

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