Launched in May 1930, the IJN heavy cruiser Takao served throughout the Pacific War, taking part in many campaigns and ending up as a stationary anti-aircraft defense battery after being heavily damaged by US submarines after the Battle of Leyte ...more
As with their amazing set for the Yamato, LionRoar has pulled out all the stops with this incredibly comprehensive super-detail set for the 1/350-scale Takao kit. You get replacement turned-brass barrels for all main- and secondary-battery guns, as ...more
Able to cruise over land or water at speeds up to 40 knots and carrying up to 60 tons of payload, the Japanese version of the US-built LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) greatly expands the capabilities of the US Navy. Pit-Road's LCAC kit ...more
This is an incredible book showcasing some incredible 1/700 IJN ships of super-modeler Akiharu Takumi. All color, with all text in Japanese. Softcover with dust jacket.
This is a beautiful set of fine photo-etched metal detail parts for Aoshima's 1/350-scale IJN Takao 1944 kit. This set features cranes, catapults, propellers for aircraft, davits, hand rails, and more.
As with their other amazing sets for 1/350 naval subjects, LionRoar has pulled out all the stops with this incredibly comprehensive super-detail set for Pit-Road's 1/350 JMSDF Aegis cruiser Kongou. You get metal parts for the gun and missile ...more
Aoshima's kit of the Kaiwo Maru features authentic detail throughout, including a detailed hull, vacu-formed plastic sails (you have to cut them out), thread for rigging, and a display stand. Its split hull allows completion as either a full-hull ...more
