日本重型巡洋舰奇库马–田宫78027

1/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Chikuma before she was refitted with additional AA guns, radar, and air defense command center. Model may be assembled as a full hull model mounted on a display stand or a waterline model. The use of small screws enables secure attachment of the hull and deck. Highly detailed main gun turrets. Gun barrels articulate in 2 different angles. V-shaped ventilator ducts and funnels included. Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater durability. Photo-etched parts such as aircraft trolleys, catapult rails, and mast braces included. Anchor chains and propeller shafts are made with metal parts. Floatplanes included and come with display stands. Kit includes a Reference Booklet which provides background information for the Chikuma as well as a full color Painting Guide.

千岛号是日本帝国海军在二战期间建造的最后一艘重型巡洋舰，于1939年5月作为"色调"级的第二艘舰艇完工。她的四支20.3厘米的双枪位于船头，使船尾多达6架浮式飞机能够不受阻碍地运行。她的设计还启用了35节的最高速度和长距离。她被分配到航母移动舰队与她的姐妹船色调。在1941年12月的珍珠港袭击中，她的水上飞机在珍珠港上空进行了攻击前侦察，为IJN的成功行动做出了巨大贡献。她还活跃在中途战役和所罗门群岛战役中。在1944年10月的莱特湾战役中，她是库里塔海军上将舰队的旗舰，促成了甘比尔湾号的沉没，但她却被鱼雷击沉，在萨马尔岛海岸被击沉。

源: Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma on Tamiya