[About the light cruiser Kumano] Kumano is the top-class cruiser planned as a heavily armed light cruiser equipped with five 15.5 cm triple guns, and the fourth ship following the top, Mikuma, and Suzuya is Kumano. Kumano, which has been woven with thorough improvement measures from the beginning of construction and has been reinforced before launching, was completed in October 1945 with the most ideal appearance as the top model. In October 1945, the replacement of the main gun was completed, and with the start of the Pacific War, it was dispatched to the Murray landing operation, the Midway Sea Battle, the Second Solomon Sea Battle, etc. It was attacked by a ship-mounted aircraft and sank in the port of Santa Cruise.
[About the model] This is a plastic model assembly kit for the Japanese light cruiser Kumano. ● 1/700 scale, total length 286.5 mm, total width 35.3 mm. Faithfully reproduce the hull cross section, bridge structure, guided chimney, etc. that are different from Mikuma. The hull is split left and right. ● The main turret can be turned even after assembly. The machine has a sharp finish.
Total length 286.5mm, total width 35.3mm