FH51 1/700 Imperial Japanese Navy Aviation Cruiser Mogami
JAN
4968728452395
ASIN
B0FQ9K8SL5
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Fujimi Models - Imperial Japanese Navy Series - No. 51 - Japanese Navy Aviation Cruisers - FH-51
The aviation cruiser “Mogami,” featuring a vast aviation work area at the stern, is now available as a full hull type with newly added molds.\
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Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom. \
Assembly requires adhesive; painting is necessary.\
The heavy cruiser “Mogami” was originally built as a “light cruiser” under the London Naval Treaty.\
Constructed with the intention of upgrading to heavy cruiser status by replacing guns once treaty restrictions were lifted, the lead ship Mogami was completed at Kure Naval Arsenal in 1935. \
Its displacement proved insufficient for its armament, leading to stability and structural integrity issues.\
Reinforcement and improvement work was carried out, culminating in the replacement of the main guns in 1940.\
The armament changed from 15 × 15.5 cm guns to 10 × 20.3 cm guns, increasing the displacement from the planned 8,500 tons to 12,400 tons. \
During the early Pacific War, she operated in the Southern Area. In June 1942 during the Midway Operation, she collided with her sister ship, the Mikuma, lost her bow, and returned to Japan. \
During repairs, it underwent modifications to convert the stern into an aircraft operating deck, with plans to carry 11 seaplanes.\
Further upgrades included increased machine gun armament and the addition of radar equipment. After participating in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, it was damaged by the waiting U.S. fleet during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Ultimately, it was sunk by torpedoes fired from the destroyer Akebono. \
(Basic Specifications)\
・This is an unpainted kit requiring assembly with adhesive and painting.\
・Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom.\
・The product combines molds from the previous (Special Series) with newly added molds.\
・The underwater section uses molds designed in 2025, while the above-water section uses molds designed in 2012.\\ \
(Product Specifications)\
・The product depicts the Mogami-class lead ship “Mogami” after conversion to an aviation cruiser in 1943 (Showa 18).\
・Characterized by removal of the No. 4.5 main guns and installation of a new flight deck.\
・Features include mounting of Type 21 radar, expansion of the air defense command post, and enlargement of the forward bridge machine gun positions.\
(Hull)\
・Hull features a one-piece structure with port and starboard sides molded as a single unit\
・Side bulges are separate parts\
・Depicts the reduced appearance due to closed portholes following combat experience, using specialized molds for the aircraft cruiser\
(Bottom) \
・Bottom hull parts are a single integrated structure for both sides\
・Side bulges are molded as a single part above and below the waterline\
・Realistically depicts the shape of the shaft brackets and the curved surface of the eddy plates\
・Reproduces the thickness of the rudder mounting area; engraving on the surface of the balanced twin rudders creates a three-dimensional design\
・ Sculpted drainage ports on the hull bottom\
・Bilge keel integrated with bulges; bulges reproduce enlarged post-performance-improvement outer shape\
(Upper Deck)
The aviation cruiser “Mogami,” featuring a vast aviation work area at the stern, is now available as a full hull type with newly added molds.\
\
Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom. \
Assembly requires adhesive; painting is necessary.\
The heavy cruiser “Mogami” was originally built as a “light cruiser” under the London Naval Treaty.\
Constructed with the intention of upgrading to heavy cruiser status by replacing guns once treaty restrictions were lifted, the lead ship Mogami was completed at Kure Naval Arsenal in 1935. \
Its displacement proved insufficient for its armament, leading to stability and structural integrity issues.\
Reinforcement and improvement work was carried out, culminating in the replacement of the main guns in 1940.\
The armament changed from 15 × 15.5 cm guns to 10 × 20.3 cm guns, increasing the displacement from the planned 8,500 tons to 12,400 tons. \
During the early Pacific War, she operated in the Southern Area. In June 1942 during the Midway Operation, she collided with her sister ship, the Mikuma, lost her bow, and returned to Japan. \
During repairs, it underwent modifications to convert the stern into an aircraft operating deck, with plans to carry 11 seaplanes.\
Further upgrades included increased machine gun armament and the addition of radar equipment. After participating in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, it was damaged by the waiting U.S. fleet during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Ultimately, it was sunk by torpedoes fired from the destroyer Akebono. \
(Basic Specifications)\
・This is an unpainted kit requiring assembly with adhesive and painting.\
・Scale is 1/700, featuring a full hull specification including the ship's bottom.\
・The product combines molds from the previous (Special Series) with newly added molds.\
・The underwater section uses molds designed in 2025, while the above-water section uses molds designed in 2012.\\ \
(Product Specifications)\
・The product depicts the Mogami-class lead ship “Mogami” after conversion to an aviation cruiser in 1943 (Showa 18).\
・Characterized by removal of the No. 4.5 main guns and installation of a new flight deck.\
・Features include mounting of Type 21 radar, expansion of the air defense command post, and enlargement of the forward bridge machine gun positions.\
(Hull)\
・Hull features a one-piece structure with port and starboard sides molded as a single unit\
・Side bulges are separate parts\
・Depicts the reduced appearance due to closed portholes following combat experience, using specialized molds for the aircraft cruiser\
(Bottom) \
・Bottom hull parts are a single integrated structure for both sides\
・Side bulges are molded as a single part above and below the waterline\
・Realistically depicts the shape of the shaft brackets and the curved surface of the eddy plates\
・Reproduces the thickness of the rudder mounting area; engraving on the surface of the balanced twin rudders creates a three-dimensional design\
・ Sculpted drainage ports on the hull bottom\
・Bilge keel integrated with bulges; bulges reproduce enlarged post-performance-improvement outer shape\
(Upper Deck)
Package
Size (Approx.):
Size (Approx.):
150x80x410 mm
Package
Weight (Approx.):
Weight (Approx.):
400 g
4,043 JPY (Including Tax)
Stock :
1
Scheduled Shipping:
2026-07-14
Quantity :
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