Tamiya 31343 - 1/700 IJN CA Suzuya  [31343]

In regards to the Suzuya

The Suzuya ended up being constructed because the 3rd light cruiser for the Mogami series. But while nevertheless under construction, the London Treaty destroyed its validity and the Suzuya ended up being renovated just after conclusion. The remodeled Suzuya ended up being installed with ten 20cm dual guns changing the former fifteen 15.5cm triple weapons and began its new way life as much cruiser. During the outbreak associated with Pacific War, the Suzuya participated in the capture operation associated with the Malay Penninsula. In addition took part within the famous Midway water Battle together with three others of its type- the Mogami, the Mikuma while the Kumano. It was active in several other battles before finally fulfilling its fate throughout the ocean battle off the Samar Island on October 25, 1944, in which it erupted in flames after sustaining severe harm from enemy attack planes launched from a U.S. Escort Carrier. The Suzuya was then torpedoed and sunk by an agreeable destroyer.

Specs & Features

• Japanese hefty Cruiser Suzuya synthetic set up kit. 1/700 scale, Overall size: 286.5mm, Overall width: 35.3mm.
• The graceful type of the Mogami course cruiser is accurately replicated.
• Suzuya's characteristic structures for instance the channel that distinguished it from Mogami additionally the Mikuma were reproduced.
• The hull has been split in two halves in order to replicate the best possible details.
• The key turrets can turn after completion via polycap.
• Gear like armament including 12.7cm weapon turrets or triple pipe torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced