{"product_id":"82302-aoshima-04535-japanese-heavy-cruiser-chikuma-1700-pl","title":"Aoshima 04535 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAoshima 04535 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma 1\/700 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 04535 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the famous heavy cruiser \u003cstrong\u003eChikuma\u003c\/strong\u003e in a precise \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This detailed set was designed for ship modeling enthusiasts who want to build a replica of a warship of great historical significance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The cruiser \u003cstrong\u003eChikuma\u003c\/strong\u003e belonged to the Tone class and was one of the last heavy cruisers built for the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It served from 1939, playing a key role during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The most famous episode involving this vessel was the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Midway\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1942, where it acted as a reconnaissance unit and participated in securing carrier operations. It was also present in the Coral Sea battles, during the Solomon Islands campaign, and in the Philippines; it was sunk in November 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details of the Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of original service: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed reproduction of the construction, including superstructures, main and secondary armament, artillery turrets, and deck systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures clear hull, deck, and mast elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCan be enhanced with photo-etched accessories (not included in the kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMarkings and decals consistent with the original ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The model belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003eplastic ship model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e and is intended for both naval enthusiasts and advanced historical modelers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendations and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aoshima 04535 model is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (\u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e). Thanks to its details and the possibility of your own interpretation in painting, it provides satisfaction in assembly and looks great as part of a historical diorama display. We recommend it to all ship model collectors who value historical accuracy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774125035854,"sku":"AOS04535","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/18516e86341727efbc6b14395f0be44e.png?v=1756642219","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/de\/products\/82302-aoshima-04535-japanese-heavy-cruiser-chikuma-1700-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}