Product Introduction
Model Art Super Illustration No. 6: Japanese Navy Heavy Cruiser Takao 1927-1937 Drawing Collection
The Takao's structure and armament, which fought through fierce battles, are vividly reproduced with detailed drawings and explanations!
Vividly convey its powerful ship and history.
The Japanese Navy's heavy cruiser "Takao" was built as the lead ship of the Takao-class and fought in numerous fierce battles throughout the Pacific War.
It participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and after being heavily damaged, it was used as an air defense battery in Singapore, but was disposed of by the Royal Navy after the war.
This book meticulously recreates the "Takao"'s structure and armament through precise drawings and detailed explanations, vividly conveying its powerful ship and history.
In addition, the book documents its wartime remodeling and equipment upgrades, providing a deeper insight into its former appearance.
*This title is a bilingual version of the same title published in February 1996, with some revisions and an English translation.
Japanese/English bilingual edition
120 pages, A4 size
Two separate fold-out drawings measuring 630mm W x 891mm H are included.
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120 pages, A4 size
Two separate fold-out drawings are included.
Through precise drawings and detailed explanations, the Takao's structure and armament are meticulously recreated, vividly conveying its powerful silhouette and history. In addition, the illustrations document its wartime remodeling and equipment upgrades, providing a deeper understanding of its former appearance.
*This is a bilingual edition of the same title published in February 1996, with some revisions and an English translation.
