{"product_id":"4950344313495","title":"1\/700 IJN CL Abukuma","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n [Providing direct escort for the task force during the Pearl Harbor attack]\u003cbr\u003eThe Abukuma was the sixth ship of the Nagara-class 5,500-ton light cruisers, completed in 1925. With a sleek hull capable of achieving a high speed of 36 knots, it was heavily armed with seven 14cm single guns and four 61cm twin torpedo tubes, boasting one of the world's leading offensive capabilities. In October 1930, it lost its bow during training, and was the only ship of the Nagara-class to adopt a double-curve bow with higher seaworthiness, replacing the previous spoon-shaped bow. Subsequent modernization refits consolidated the torpedo tubes into two 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes capable of firing powerful oxygen torpedoes. Throughout the Pacific War, it consistently served as the flagship of the 1st Torpedo Squadron, and during the Pearl Harbor attack, it provided direct escort for the task force as part of the escort unit. It also made a significant contribution to the success of the Kiska Island evacuation operation, known as the \"Miracle Operation,\" but its service ended in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003cbr\u003eItem No: 31349\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1\/700\u003cbr\u003eJAN: 4950344313495\u003cbr\u003eRemarks\u003cbr\u003e [Main Specifications]\u003cbr\u003e●Standard displacement: 5,170 tons (when newly built) ●Length: 162.15m, width: 14.17m ●Engines: 4 steam turbine shafts ●Speed: 36 knots ●Armament: 7 x 14cm single guns, 2 x 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Model Specifications]\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 1\/700 scale plastic model assembly kit of the light cruiser Abukuma. ★With a total length of 230mm, the classical appearance with a smart hull, box-shaped bridge and three upright funnels is modeled with high realism. ★The hull is divided into left and right sections, and is the only one of the Nagara class to be divided into left and right sections. The double-curved bow and the details of the hull, including the external electrical wiring, are realistically reproduced. ★The quadruple torpedo tubes grouped at the rear, the uniquely shaped shelter deck, the seven 14cm single guns, and various anti-aircraft armaments faithfully recreate the ship's appearance during the Pearl Harbor attack. ★The 14cm guns and catapults can be rotated even after completion using polycaps. ★It would be interesting to compare it with the Kuma-class and Nagara-class ships of the same 5500-ton class, or to trace the changes in armament through the model.\u003cbr\u003eThe photo shows the kit assembled and painted.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46406433276062,"sku":"4950344313495","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4950344313495.jpg?v=1768526175","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4950344313495","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}