{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-japanese-cruiser-mogami-78021","title":"Tamiya 1:350 Japanese Cruiser Mogami - 78021","description":"The unique Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami was built in compliance with\u003cbr\u003ethe London Naval Treaty following WWI. She was initially equipped with 15.5cm cannons\u003cbr\u003e(5x3) and was completed in July 1935. The 15.5cm cannons were later replaced with\u003cbr\u003e3x20.3cm cannons transforming the Mogami into a heavy cruiser. During WWII, the Mogami\u003cbr\u003etook part in numerous operations such as the Malay landing operation, the Battle of Sunda\u003cbr\u003eStrait, and the Battle of Midway. However, it was at Midway where the Mogami suffered\u003cbr\u003eextensive damage and during repairs, a flight deck that could accommodate 11 floatplanes\u003cbr\u003ewas fitted. After sustaining heavy damage from the US fleet during the Battle of Leyte, her\u003cbr\u003ecrew abandoned ship and she was scuttled with torpedoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/350 scale assembly kit model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can choose to construct either a waterline or full hull display model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly of the deck and hull for such a large model is difficult, but this kit includes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereinforcing frame parts and screws to enable accurate assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe display stand securely attaches to the ships hull via screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal name plate enhances the finish of the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts for 11 highly detailed Aichi E13A floatplanes are included and stands are also Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto enable display of 6 floatplanes in flying position around the ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bridge windows and search light lens are made of transparent parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality photo-etched parts depict details such as floatplane propellers and crane are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe masts and radio antennas are made of reinforced ABS resin. The aft mast can be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremoved thanks to polycaps for easy storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal plated shaft is used for the screw shaft. The anchor and chain are also depicted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith metal parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine gun parts feature laser processing for a sharper, more realistic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts are included to depict main gun barrels at 2 different elevation levels. Polycaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenable switching of gun turrets as well as free turret rotation for a variety of displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939-1945 - World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954598195586,"sku":"78021","price":129.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/78021_002.jpg?v=1790790711","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-350-japanese-cruiser-mogami-78021","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}