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1/350 Ship Series No.27
Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma
Item No: 78027
Length: 576mm. Image shows assembled and painted model.
| The Japanese Navy's Last Heavy Cruiser 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. Chikuma Specifications ‚óèStandard displacement: 11,200 tons ‚óèLength: 201.6m ‚óèPower Output: 152,000hp ‚óèMaximum Speed: 35 knots ‚óèArmament: Twin 20.3cm Gun Turrets x4, Twin 12.7cm Gun Turrets x4, Triple 61cm Torpedo Launchers x4, Twin 25mm Gun Mounts x6 ‚óèAircraft: Kawanishi E7K and Nakajima E8N Reconnaissance Floatplanes |
 
| About the Model This is a 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma. ‚òÖLength: 576mm, Beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has been accurately reproduced. ‚òÖModel depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to being refitted with additional equipment. ‚òÖDifferences from the Tone such as the signal lights and rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted. ‚òÖThe ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts and one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow. ‚òÖThe turrets feature precision-molded panel lines and radiator slits. ‚òÖParts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS plastic parts. ‚òÖBridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts. ‚òÖMetal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts. ‚òÖNakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included. ‚òÖFull hull model display stand included. |  |  Packaging |
 
 ■E7K and E8N floatplanes feature finely molded details. | |  ■New parts enable depiction of the Chikuma at the time of her completion. | |  ■Parts for two types of gun barrels enable posing in standard or anti-aircraft elevations. |
 
 ■Model may be assembled as a full hull model with display stand or waterline model. | |  ■Photo-etched parts are included to depict details such as crane, catapult, aircraft propellers, and trolleys. |
| ■Main Tamiya Colors for Painting the Chikuma |
| Name | Tamiya Spray （ITEM） | Acrylic （ITEM） | Area to Apply |
| Dull Red | TS-33 (85033) | － | Bottom Section of Hull |
| IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) | TS-67 (85067) | XF-77 (81777) | Superstructure |
| Linoleum Deck Brown | TS-69 (85069) | XF-79 (81779) | Deck Areas |
 
| ■Other Required Tamiya Colors |
| Name | Acrylic （ITEM） | Enamel （ITEM） |   | Name | Acrylic （ITEM） | Enamel （ITEM） |
| X-7 Red | 81507 | 80007 |   | XF-12 J.N. Gray (Aircraft Undersides) | 81712 | 80312 |
| X-10 Gun Metal | 81510 | 80010 |   | XF-16 Flat Aluminum | 81716 | 80316 |
| X-12 Gold Leaf | 81512 | 80012 |   | XF-56 Metallic Gray | 81756 | 80356 |
| X-28 Park Green | 81528 | 80028 |   | XF-59 Desert Yellow | 81759 | 80359 |
| XF-1 Flat Black | 81701 | 80301 |   | XF-64 Red Brown (Aircraft Camouflage) | 81764 | 80364 |
| XF-2 Flat White | 81702 | 80302 |   | XF-70 Dark Green 2 (Aircraft Camouflage) | 81770 | 80370 |
 
| ■Handy Tools for Assembly 74044 Fine Drill Set 74049 Basic Drill Set 74050 Fine Pin Vise D (0.1mm - 3.2mm) 74051 Find Pin Vise S (0.1mm - 1.0mm) |
 
| ■Tools for Working With Photo-Etched Parts 74066 Modeling Scissors, 74067 Diamond File, 74068 Bending Pliers、74084 Bending Pliers mini 87091 Tamiya CA Cement (Gel Type) 74061 Tamiya Metal Primer |
 
| ■Ideal for Attaching ABS Parts Such As Masts 87137 Tamiya Cement (for ABS) |
 
| ■Bring Out the Details On Your Model Item 87131-87133 Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray) |
 
| ■Protect and Display Your Model 73018 Display Case N (w/Base) (Inner 620×125×165mm) |
The information on this page is current as of June 19, 2012. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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