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Built under the 1931 Fleet Replenishment Program, the Mogami-class cruisers were designed to the maximum limits allowed by the Washington Naval Treaty, using the latest technology. This resulted in the choice of a 155 mm dual purpose (DP) main battery in five triple turrets capable of 55° elevation. To save weight, electric welding was used, as was aluminum in the superstructure, and the use of a single funnel stack. New impulse geared turbine engines, coupled with very heavy anti-aircraft protection, gave the class a very high speed and protection. However, the Mogami-class was also plagued with technical problems due to its untested equipment and proved to be unstable and top-heavy as well, due to cramming in too much equipment into a comparatively small hull.

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This Mikuma cruiser  model features:

- Plank-on-frame, hollow hull construction.   (Solid hull is unrealistic and will crack. )

- Beautiful teak deck:  Comprised of hundreds of thin individuals planks put together by hands, not a large piece of wood with laser cut marks as you might recognized its one uniform light yellow color.
 
- All parts are wood and metal. 

- Light "rust"  appearance that only master modelers can create.

- Gun turrets can be manually turned.

45" long.  Commissioned model, not for sale.  To commission one or a similar model, please click this link: http://modelshipmaster.com/custom/index.htm

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