From Pit-Road is the "1/350 Skywave Series Japanese Navy Coast Defense Ship Type He Early Production Etched Parts with Gun Barrel" plastic model kit.
The Japanese Navy did not fully recognize the need for coastal defense ships at the beginning of the naval battle, but as the war intensified and damage to transport ships and other vessels increased, construction of these ships became a top priority for escort purposes.
Because this model was mass-produced, it was not given individual names and was identified by numbers.
The first ship was completed in February 1944. It was armament consisted of two 12cm anti-aircraft guns at the front and rear, and two single, two twin, and two triple 25mm machine guns.
This model boasted a long cruising range and was equipped with an excessive amount of armament considering its 900-ton hull size, making it an excellent ship for a hastily constructed wartime vessel.
Full hull model, length: approximately 19cm
Etched parts: two brass-turned gun barrels
Etched parts include: bridge, bridge floor, center gun support, mast flat, main gun loop, anti-submarine gun mount, and more
This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting.
Assembly and painting require the use of adhesives and tools.
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1/350 scale full hull model, length: approximately 19cm
This plastic model requires assembly and painting. Tools, paints, and more are required.
Etched parts include: bridge, bridge floor, center gun support, mast flat, main gun loop, anti-submarine gun mount, and more
