Tamiya 31344 - 1/700 IJN CA Kumano  [31344]

Concerning the Japanese Light Cruiser Kumano

A main characteristic associated with the heavily armored Mogami class cruisers was the usage of weight saving practices. This, however, triggered issues for the vessels overall energy and stability. The Kumano, the past Mogami cruiser completed in 1937, was subsequently fitted with a big bulge, and top deck was built narrower and lower than 1st two Mogami cruisers. The Kumano ended up being initially fitted with 15.5cm triple guns, with a speed of 920m/sec., a max. range of 27,400m and a projection angle as much as 55 degrees. These 15.5cm triple guns were highly respected by artillery specialists. The Kumano took part in numerous battles during WWII like the Battle of Midway, the Battle regarding the Eastern Solomons, together with greatest naval battle of WWII, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, before enduring a simultaneous torpedo assault causing it to sink in Santa Cruz Bay in 1944.

Specs & Features

• Japanese Light Cruiser Kumano synthetic installation kit. 1/700 scale, in general size: 286.5mm, Overall width: 36.5mm.
• The graceful kind of the Kumano was accurately replicated.
• Kumano's characteristic structures have now been accurately reproduced.
• The hull was split in 2 halves to be able to reproduce the best possible details.
• The design regarding the rear trip deck with rails and turntables has been sharply represented.
• The primary turrets can turn after conclusion via polycap.
• Equipment including armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple pipe torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are accurately reproduced