{"product_id":"tam78021","title":"Tamiya 1\/350 Japanese Cruiser Mogami Model Kit - TAM78021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe unique Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami was built in compliance with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethe London Naval Treaty following WWI. She was initially equipped with 15.5cm cannons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(5x3) and was completed in July 1935. The 15.5cm cannons were later replaced with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3x20.3cm cannons transforming the Mogami into a heavy cruiser. During WWII, the Mogami\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003etook part in numerous operations such as the Malay landing operation, the Battle of Sunda\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrait, and the Battle of Midway. However, it was at Midway where the Mogami suffered\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eextensive damage and during repairs, a flight deck that could accommodate 11 floatplanes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewas fitted. After sustaining heavy damage from the US fleet during the Battle of Leyte, her\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ecrew abandoned ship and she was scuttled with torpedoes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a 1\/350 scale assembly kit model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can choose to construct either a waterline or full hull display model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembly of the deck and hull for such a large model is difficult, but this kit includes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ereinforcing frame parts and screws to enable accurate assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe display stand securely attaches to the ships hull via screws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe metal name plate enhances the finish of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts for 11 highly detailed Aichi E13A floatplanes are included and stands are also Included\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eto enable display of 6 floatplanes in flying position around the ship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bridge windows and search light lens are made of transparent parts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh quality photo-etched parts depict details such as floatplane propellers and crane are\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eincluded.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe masts and radio antennas are made of reinforced ABS resin. The aft mast can be\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eremoved thanks to polycaps for easy storage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal plated shaft is used for the screw shaft. The anchor and chain are also depicted\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewith metal parts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine gun parts feature laser processing for a sharper, more realistic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts are included to depict main gun barrels at 2 different elevation levels. Polycaps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eenable switching of gun turrets as well as free turret rotation for a variety of displays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAM78021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShip Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-ships\"\u003eTamiya Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-1-350-ships\"\u003eTamiya 1\/350 Ship Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-paints\"\u003eTamiya Paints \u0026amp; Modeling Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-models\"\u003eAll Tamiya Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67986346704970,"sku":"TAM78021","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/tam78021","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}