1/350 Japan Navy Destroyer Kagerou
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[The culmination of fleet destroyers, recreating the sleek appearance of the first half of the war]
The Kagero-class destroyer was first planned in 1937 after Japan's withdrawal from the London Naval Treaty. The first ship of this class, the Kagero, was completed in November 1939. With a hull that excelled in stability, seaworthiness, and strength, it was equipped with powerful anti-ship armament consisting of three twin 12.7cm guns and two quadruple 61cm torpedo tubes, and boasted an excellent speed of 35 knots and a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots. Starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, it participated in various operations during the Pacific War, including the Rabaul invasion, the Battle of Ceylon, and the Midway invasion. In particular, in November 1942... In the Battle of Lunga Point, the destroyer Kagero, along with eight other destroyers, severely damaged the American heavy cruisers Minneapolis, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Later, together with the destroyer Makinami, it achieved a major victory by sinking the American heavy cruiser Northampton. Furthermore, it also engaged in convoy escort and troop and supply transport duties. Until it disappeared off the coast of the Solomon Islands in May 1943, it constantly fought fierce battles on the front lines. ●Standard displacement: 2,000 tons ●Length: 118.5m, width: 10.8m ●Power output: 52,000 horsepower ●Speed: 35 knots ●Armament: 3 twin 12.7cm 50-caliber guns, 2 quadruple 61cm torpedo tubes, 2 twin 25mm machine guns. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 78032
Scale: 1/350
JAN: 4950344780327
Remarks
[Model Specifications] The Kagero-class destroyers served as the mainstay of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the start of the Pacific War. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Kagero, the lead ship of the class, which played a remarkable role in battles such as the Battle of Lunga Point. ● 1/350 scale, overall length 338mm, overall width 31mm. ● The hull is divided into left and right sections, and the seams of the hull plating and the external electrical wiring are delicately sculpted. ● Mesh for the ventilation shafts, loop antenna for the aft steering station, depth charge platform, propeller guard, ladders, etc. are provided as photo-etched parts. The sharp finish enhances the details. ● The anchor chain and propeller shaft are made of high-quality metal. ● The bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with transparent parts. Combined with the precise molding of the superstructure, this enhances the realism. ● The fore and aft masts and flagpoles are made of durable ABS resin. A jig is also included to assemble the tripod mast without distortion. ● In addition to the main gun turrets and torpedo tubes, the compass aiming device on top of the bridge and the rudder can be rotated by incorporating polycaps.
1/350 Japan Navy Destroyer Kagerou
$52.00
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Product Weight: 0.37 kg
[The culmination of fleet destroyers, recreating the sleek appearance of the first half of the war]
The Kagero-class destroyer was first planned in 1937 after Japan's withdrawal from the London Naval Treaty. The first ship of this class, the Kagero, was completed in November 1939. With a hull that excelled in stability, seaworthiness, and strength, it was equipped with powerful anti-ship armament consisting of three twin 12.7cm guns and two quadruple 61cm torpedo tubes, and boasted an excellent speed of 35 knots and a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots. Starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, it participated in various operations during the Pacific War, including the Rabaul invasion, the Battle of Ceylon, and the Midway invasion. In particular, in November 1942... In the Battle of Lunga Point, the destroyer Kagero, along with eight other destroyers, severely damaged the American heavy cruisers Minneapolis, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Later, together with the destroyer Makinami, it achieved a major victory by sinking the American heavy cruiser Northampton. Furthermore, it also engaged in convoy escort and troop and supply transport duties. Until it disappeared off the coast of the Solomon Islands in May 1943, it constantly fought fierce battles on the front lines. ●Standard displacement: 2,000 tons ●Length: 118.5m, width: 10.8m ●Power output: 52,000 horsepower ●Speed: 35 knots ●Armament: 3 twin 12.7cm 50-caliber guns, 2 quadruple 61cm torpedo tubes, 2 twin 25mm machine guns. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 78032
Scale: 1/350
JAN: 4950344780327
Remarks
[Model Specifications] The Kagero-class destroyers served as the mainstay of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the start of the Pacific War. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Kagero, the lead ship of the class, which played a remarkable role in battles such as the Battle of Lunga Point. ● 1/350 scale, overall length 338mm, overall width 31mm. ● The hull is divided into left and right sections, and the seams of the hull plating and the external electrical wiring are delicately sculpted. ● Mesh for the ventilation shafts, loop antenna for the aft steering station, depth charge platform, propeller guard, ladders, etc. are provided as photo-etched parts. The sharp finish enhances the details. ● The anchor chain and propeller shaft are made of high-quality metal. ● The bridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with transparent parts. Combined with the precise molding of the superstructure, this enhances the realism. ● The fore and aft masts and flagpoles are made of durable ABS resin. A jig is also included to assemble the tripod mast without distortion. ● In addition to the main gun turrets and torpedo tubes, the compass aiming device on top of the bridge and the rudder can be rotated by incorporating polycaps.