Released in November 2015
TAMIYA 1/350 Ship Series No.32 Japanese Navy Destroyer Kagero. T780321350 Kagerou Released in November 2015
[Product Introduction]
TAMIYA 1/350 Ship Series No.32 Japanese Navy Destroyer Kagero.
[The culmination of fleet-type destroyers, recreating the smart appearance of the first half of the war]
Kagero-class destroyer was first planned in 1937 after withdrawal from the London Disarmament Treaty. The first ship, Kagero, was completed in November 1939. The hull has excellent stability, sea-survival performance, and strength, and is equipped with powerful armament for anti-ship combat: three 12.7cm twin guns and two 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes, and has a speed of 35 knots and a cruising range. was an excellent 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots. Starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, he participated in various operations during the Pacific War, including the capture of Rabaul, the Battle of Ceylon, and the capture of Midway. In particular, in the night battle off Lunga in November 1942, eight destroyers, including Kagero, severely damaged the US heavy cruisers Minneapolis, Pensacola, and New Orleans, and later sank the US heavy cruiser Northampton along with the destroyer Makinami. I am. They also engaged in escorting convoys and transporting soldiers and supplies. It continued to fight fiercely on the front lines until it disappeared off the coast of the Solomon Islands in May 1943. The Kagero-class was active as the main destroyer of the Japanese Navy from the beginning of the Pacific War. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the name ship Kagero, which showed remarkable performance in the night battle off Lunga. The gunwale part is divided into left and right parts, and the seams of the outer panels and the outboard electrical circuit are also delicately sculpted. Photo-etched parts include the vent mesh, rear pilot station loop antenna, depth charge dropping platform, propeller guard, and rattle. The sharp finish tightens the details. The anchor chain and propeller shaft are made of high-quality metal. The bridge window and searchlight lens parts are reproduced with transparent parts. Combined with the precise molding of the upper structure, it enhances the sense of realism. The front and rear masts and flagpole are made of ABS resin that is hard to damage. A jig is also included to assemble the tripod mast without distortion. In addition to the main turret and torpedo tubes, the compass aiming device and rudder on the upper part of the bridge can be rotated by incorporating polycaps. The sharp form unique to a destroyer is fully reproduced. A metal-like ship name sticker is available on the pedestal where the full-hull specification model is displayed. The ship's appearance from the first half of the war has been recreated, including a simple bridge with no armor plate on the front and a smart mast with three pillars extending to the top. The main turret and torpedo tubes can be rotated by incorporating polycaps. The elevation angle of the main gun barrel can be selected for normal and anti-aircraft combat. Rear deck with paravanes and training guns. Depth charge dropping platform, paravane dropper arm, etc. are prepared as photo-etched parts. The anchor chain is made of metal with a rich three-dimensional feel. It can also be assembled into a waterline specification that expands the enjoyment of scene creation.
[Product specifications]
1/350 scale size: Total length 338mm, total width 31mm Unpainted assembly kit □