Tamiya 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma Plastic Model 78027This is a highly detailed scale model assembly kit replica in 1 350 scale of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma. Historical background The Chikuma was completed in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone class. She was the final heavy cruiser to be built by the Japanese Navy and featured a distinctive design which concentrated four twin 20. 3cm main gun turrets forward of the bridge in order to allow unimpeded launching of her six floatplanes from the