Fujimi KG-54 1/700 IJN Heavy Cruiser Kumano 1944 - Sho Ichigo Operation
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This 1/700 scale full-hull kit reproduces Kumano, the fourth Mogami-class heavy cruiser, during Operation Sho-Ichi-Go (Battle of Leyte Gulf) in October 1944. The kit combines existing Special Series tooling with newly tooled full-hull parts.
Kit Features:
- Unpainted model kit requiring assembly with glue and painting
- Full-hull configuration with Kumano/Suzuya-specific hull shape, closed portholes, degaussing cables, and detailed deck fittings
- Clear bridge windows, detailed grating, binoculars, and additional forward anti-aircraft gun platform
- Forward mast equipped with Type 21 radar, 2 Type 22 radar sets, and E27 radar warning receiver
- Narrow funnels reflecting the 10-boiler arrangement, with open funnel caps and separate steam pipes
- Dedicated torpedo launchers can be positioned in normal or firing configuration
- Detailed shelter deck with spare torpedo storage and anti-slip floor pattern
- Detailed Kure Type No.2 Model 5 catapult and aviation working deck
- Kumano-specific rear mast with Type 13 radar and radar room, plus a dedicated crane differing from Suzuya
- Additional anti-aircraft gun positions on the rear bridge and stern
- Main turrets remain rotatable after assembly; gun elevation is fixed
- Detailed two-piece 25mm triple, twin, and single anti-aircraft guns
- One-piece lower hull with detailed shaft brackets, eddy plates, twin balanced rudders, water intake/outlet details, enlarged bulges, and integrated bilge keels
- Includes 3 seaplanes: 2 Type 0 three-seat reconnaissance seaplanes and 1 Type 0 observation seaplane
- Includes decals for naval ensigns, national flags, aircraft markings, identification bands, stern ship names, mast markings, and draught markings
Contents:
- 42 sprues
- 2 assembly instruction sheets
- 2 decal sheets
Completed Size (Approx.): 287mm (L) x 36mm (W) x 52mm (H)
** This is an unpainted model kit requiring assembly and painting. Glue, paints, tools, and other modelling supplies are required and sold separately.
Kit Features:
- Unpainted model kit requiring assembly with glue and painting
- Full-hull configuration with Kumano/Suzuya-specific hull shape, closed portholes, degaussing cables, and detailed deck fittings
- Clear bridge windows, detailed grating, binoculars, and additional forward anti-aircraft gun platform
- Forward mast equipped with Type 21 radar, 2 Type 22 radar sets, and E27 radar warning receiver
- Narrow funnels reflecting the 10-boiler arrangement, with open funnel caps and separate steam pipes
- Dedicated torpedo launchers can be positioned in normal or firing configuration
- Detailed shelter deck with spare torpedo storage and anti-slip floor pattern
- Detailed Kure Type No.2 Model 5 catapult and aviation working deck
- Kumano-specific rear mast with Type 13 radar and radar room, plus a dedicated crane differing from Suzuya
- Additional anti-aircraft gun positions on the rear bridge and stern
- Main turrets remain rotatable after assembly; gun elevation is fixed
- Detailed two-piece 25mm triple, twin, and single anti-aircraft guns
- One-piece lower hull with detailed shaft brackets, eddy plates, twin balanced rudders, water intake/outlet details, enlarged bulges, and integrated bilge keels
- Includes 3 seaplanes: 2 Type 0 three-seat reconnaissance seaplanes and 1 Type 0 observation seaplane
- Includes decals for naval ensigns, national flags, aircraft markings, identification bands, stern ship names, mast markings, and draught markings
Contents:
- 42 sprues
- 2 assembly instruction sheets
- 2 decal sheets
Completed Size (Approx.): 287mm (L) x 36mm (W) x 52mm (H)
** This is an unpainted model kit requiring assembly and painting. Glue, paints, tools, and other modelling supplies are required and sold separately.
| General Info | |
| Scale | 1/700 |
| Type | Scale Model Kit |
| Subtype | Naval Vessel |
| Minimum Age | 14 Years |
- Stock: Out Of Stock
- SKU: FJ 45243
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