{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-heavy-cruiser-chikuma","title":"Tamiya 1\/350 Heavy Cruiser Chikuma","description":"This is a highly detailed scale model assembly kit replica in 1\/350 scale of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chikuma was completed in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone-class. She was the final heavy cruiser to be built by the Japanese Navy and featured a distinctive design which concentrated four twin 20.3cm main gun turrets forward of the bridge in order to allow unimpeded launching of her six floatplanes from the aft deck during battle. Chikuma often accompanied the Japanese Navy's aircraft carriers since her floatplanes provided considerable reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet, and she was present at such important engagements as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. She continued to serve valiantly until her demise at the hands of U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 576mm, beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has been accurately reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to being refitted with additional equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences from the Tone such as the signal lights and rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts, and the one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe turrets feature precision moulded panel lines and radiator slits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS plastic parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hull model display stand included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55431830733134,"sku":"HCO-78027","price":132.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/1741\/0894\/files\/b6bf8364-5bdc-4bf2-b61c-18e8c9a025f4.jpg?v=1772810282","url":"https:\/\/www.makeitbuildit.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-350-heavy-cruiser-chikuma","provider":"Make It Build It","version":"1.0","type":"link"}