{"product_id":"japanese-heavy-cruiser-mogami","title":"Tamiya 1\/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami – WWII Heavy Cruiser Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Mogami-class cruisers began their service lives as fast, lightly armed reconnaissance vessels, but the changing demands of the Imperial Japanese Navy quickly transformed them into powerful heavy cruisers. Completed in 1935, the Mogami was originally fitted with fifteen 15.5cm guns, later replaced with 20.3cm twin turrets in 1939. In this form, she entered WWII and served throughout the early Pacific campaigns, including the landings in Malaya and the Battle of Sunda Strait.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAfter suffering heavy damage at Midway, Mogami underwent a dramatic reconstruction that expanded her ability to launch and recover floatplanes—an effort to strengthen the fleet’s long-range scouting capabilities. She continued to see action through 1944, ultimately meeting her fate during the Battle of Leyte Gulf after repeated air attacks.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/350 scale model captures the Mogami’s complex mid-war appearance with refined molding, detailed armament, and carefully engineered assembly parts. Movable turrets, torpedo launchers, and aircraft catapults offer a dynamic and hands-on building experience. Clear-window components, ABS resin masts, realistic metal details, and included reconnaissance aircraft help bring the finished model to life. A full-hull display stand allows the cruiser to sit proudly as the centerpiece of any naval collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50346045964535,"sku":"MH_TAM78023_HH","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/2f6104d61e9f9cc3adcd163ef3a55971.jpg?v=1765376427","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/japanese-heavy-cruiser-mogami","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}