1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma
This is a highly detailed scale model assembly kit replica in 1/350
scale of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.
Historical background
The 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.
About the Model
• 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy
Cruiser Chikuma.
• Length: 576mm, Beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has
been accurately reproduced.
• The model depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to
being refitted with additional equipment.
• Differences from the Tone such as the signal lights and
rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted.
• The ship’s hull separates into port and starboard parts and
the one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful
bow.
• The turrets feature precision-molded panel lines and
radiator slits.
• Parts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS
plastic parts.
• Bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with
clear plastic parts.
• Metal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts.
• Nakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the
deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included.
• Full hull model display stand included.
