1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami - Tamiya 78023  [78023]

• Initial Fleet Replenish Program of 1931 supplied Japan a particular allowance to produce 50,955 tons worth of the latest light cruisers armed with 6-in tools. Construction regarding new fleet started at Kure Naval Arsenal along with the Mogami. The first Mogami wound up being crafted from 5 triple 15.5cm tool turrets, 4 triple 61cm torpedo launchers, 4 double 12.7cm gun mounts, sureity against 8-in. shells, 4 double 25mm tools, and 2 double 13mm device firearms. The cruiser held this gear inside the 8,500-ton displacement limitation. Whenever naval treaties was at reality removed, the ship finished up being loaded with 20.3cm gun turret, which caused the vessels become top-heavy and unstable. The Mogami underwent numerous reinforcement adjustments like hull strengthening, resizing associated with connection, and repairing cracks and hull dish. The Mogami ended up being indeed included to your WWII intrusion of Java at Bantam Bay, the Indian Ocean raids in Bay of Bengals, Midway Invasion, and is at reality beaten by a torpedo from Akebono from coastline connected with Panaon isles.

Specs and Features:

• 1/350 Scale
• Length: 573mm
• Width: 76mm