24 Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Tone 78024. [A battle-hardened heavy cruiser born from the centralized placement of main guns] The Tone class was the last heavy cruiser built by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Furthermore, its rational hull design allowed it to achieve a maximum speed of 35 knots and a long cruising range. It was noted for its excellent search capabilities and maneuverability. When the Pacific War broke out in December 1941, it fought bravely as the eye of the fleet in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. It also led the Kurita Fleet in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, contributing to the sinking of the American escort carrier Gambier Bay. In July of the same year, it was bombed again in Etajima Bay, and was heavily damaged and sunk to the bottom, by the end of the war. Tone Main Specifications:? Standard displacement: 11,200 tons? Length: 201.6m? Power: 152,000 horsepower? Speed: 35 knots? Armament: 4 x 20.3cm twin guns, 4 x 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft guns, 4 x 61cm triple torpedo tubes, 8 x 25mm triple machine guns, 4 x 25mm twin machine guns, 25mm single machine gun? Aircraft: A6M Zero floatplane? Model Specifications? Japanese heavy cruiser This is a plastic model assembly kit of the Tone. 1/350 scale, overall length 576mm, overall width 71mm. The fearless form said to be the culmination of functional beauty has been modeled in its entirety. Reproduces the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, when anti-aircraft machine guns and radar were strengthened. Large parts such as the hull and deck can be securely assembled by screwing them into the reinforcing frame parts. The main gun turret has panel lines and even heat dissipation slits expressed with delicate molding. Gun barrel You can choose between normal and launch mode. The compact bridge structure, V-shaped boiler room air intake, and unique induction chimney are all faithfully reproduced in minute detail. The rear of the hull is also finished with a sense of precision, featuring aircraft transport rails, a swivel table, aircraft transfer ramps, and a large crane. The front and rear masts are made of ABS resin, which is resistant to breaking. The bridge windows and searchlight lenses are made of transparent parts. The anchor chain and propeller shaft are made of realistic metal. The A6M Zero seaplane is included as an aircraft, and a stand is included that allows it to be displayed in flight. A display pedestal with a metal-like nameplate sticker is provided. We will carefully deliver your order using packaging materials. We accept return the only case of unopened item package. ?? International Buyers Please Note??? We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.