The Tamiya 1/350 Japanese Cruiser Mogami Early Version (78021) reproduces the Mogami in her original heavy cruiser configuration with ten 20.3cm guns — before her later conversion to an aviation cruiser. The Mogami-class was a technically innovative design that pushed the limits of the Washington Treaty system by fitting ten gun turrets on a hull officially classed as a light cruiser. This earlier configuration represents the ship as she appeared at the Battle of Midway in 1942, where Mogami suffered severe damage from a collision and US air attacks.
Kit highlights:
Accurate IJN Mogami in heavy cruiser configuration
Ten 20.3cm guns in five twin turrets
Early configuration before aviation cruiser conversion
Midway 1942 specification and markings
Pair with the later aviation cruiser version (78023)
Please note: Cement and paints required, sold separately.
