Fujimi 1/700 Special 45: Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Takao (1944/Battle of Leyte Gulf)

Construct a detailed tribute to a formidable warship with this 1/700 scale model of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Heavy Cruiser Takao. This kit specifically captures the vessel's configuration during the intense Battle of Leyte Gulf, reflecting its final major engagement with enhanced radar and anti-aircraft defenses.

Key Features

• Newly tooled parts depict the specific radar arrays (Type 21, 22, and 13) and numerous single-mount machine guns added in 1944.

• Faithfully recreates the distinct modified bridge and repositioned rear mast unique to the Takao and Atago after their pre-war rebuilds.

• Includes a comprehensive decal sheet with flags in three sizes, including the late-war ensign without a white border.

• Comprises 35 plastic runners for a detailed build, resulting in a waterline model.

Reasons for Selection

• Offers a historically accurate project focused on a specific and dramatic period in naval history.

• The waterline format makes it ideal for display or use in a diorama setting.

• Provides a challenging and engaging build for intermediate to advanced modelers.

Product Information

• Product Name: Fujimi 1/700 Special 45: Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Takao (1944/Battle of Leyte Gulf)

• Scale: 1/700 Waterline

• Contents: 35 plastic runners, instruction manual, and decal sheet.

• Note: This is an unassembled model kit requiring glue and paint.

Ideal for maritime historians and scale model enthusiasts, this kit allows for a deep engagement with World War II naval engineering and history.