Super Illustration No. 4 IJN Battleship KONGO
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MDA-KSE059
MDA-KSE059
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Model Art
Model Art
The latest edition of Mr. Koji Okamoto's ship plans is finally here!
It was equipped with 36 cm guns, surpassing the 34 cm guns then in common use in the British Navy, and was the first ship in the world to do so. After its completion, it was successively modified. In 1929, it received its first major overhaul, which reclassified it as a battleship. In addition, it was improved during the second major overhaul starting in 1935, such as lengthening the stern, replacing the engines, improving its artillery capabilities, and strengthening its anti-aircraft and air armament. Sister ships “Hiei” were built by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, while “Haruna” and “Kirishima” were built by Kobe and Mitsubishi Nagasaki shipyards. The four ships of the Kongo class became the most active battleship class during the Pacific War. “Super Illustration: Japanese Naval Battleship Kongo” is an illustration collection created by Mr. Koji Okamoto, which includes aspects clarified through extensive research of various materials and photographs. The illustrations are drawn with meticulous attention to detail, including considerations of historical accuracy.
Chapter 1: How to See Kongo in Ship Diagrams
Features side views, top views, and cross-section views at 1/500 scale.
Chapter 2: Comprehensive 3D Views of Kongo in Two Parts
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Kongo with detailed 3D diagrams showing both port and starboard sides.
Chapter 3: The Complete Picture of Kongo from an Inside Perspective
Examine every detail of Kongo with complex 3D dissection diagrams covering bow, bridge, funnel area, rail deck, stern to port, antenna mast extension, stern to starboard and more.
Chapter 4: Examining the General Ship Layout Plan in a Detailed Sectional Diagram
Dig deeper into specific aspects of Kongo with segmented diagrams including bow side views, bridge side views, funnel area side views, rail deck side views, stern side views, bow top views, bridge top views, funnel area top views, stern top views.
Chapter 5: Plan of the Bridge, Funnel, Railing Bridge, Related Components
Explore detailed diagrams of the bridge, funnel, railing deck, and related components, with side views, front views, rear views, plan views, and three-dimensional schematics.
Chapter 6: Turret Armament
Learn about Kongo's armament and weaponry, including 45-caliber 36-cm twin-gun turrets of the 41st Year Type, antennas, external barrel guns, target and gunnery training caliber 8-cm external barrel guns, and more.
Chapter 7: Aircraft Armament and Warships
Explore the aircraft equipment and tenders with views from below, reinforcement plates on the rear of the bridge, the shape of the fairing and gangway at the stern, procedures for dealing with broken rudders, and more.
Chapter 8: Gunnery Control Systems, Optical Instruments
Discover 110cm searchlights, 60cm signal lights and 4.5m secondary gun rangefinders in this chapter.
Chapter 9: Detailed Explanatory Diagrams of Each Structure
Detailed explanations and diagrams of various structures, including comparisons between "Haruna" and "Kongo" (1935).
Chapter 10: Layout of Parts on the Upper Topgallant Forecastle
Study the layout of components on the upper deck with detailed diagrams for the areas near the bridge, funnel, rail deck and naval flag placement.
Battleship Kongo Timeline: A chronological record of the actions and events surrounding the Battleship Kongo.
- Bilingual edition Japanese/English
- 152 pages (black and white)
- Includes 2 fold-out diagrams
It was equipped with 36 cm guns, surpassing the 34 cm guns then in common use in the British Navy, and was the first ship in the world to do so. After its completion, it was successively modified. In 1929, it received its first major overhaul, which reclassified it as a battleship. In addition, it was improved during the second major overhaul starting in 1935, such as lengthening the stern, replacing the engines, improving its artillery capabilities, and strengthening its anti-aircraft and air armament. Sister ships “Hiei” were built by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, while “Haruna” and “Kirishima” were built by Kobe and Mitsubishi Nagasaki shipyards. The four ships of the Kongo class became the most active battleship class during the Pacific War. “Super Illustration: Japanese Naval Battleship Kongo” is an illustration collection created by Mr. Koji Okamoto, which includes aspects clarified through extensive research of various materials and photographs. The illustrations are drawn with meticulous attention to detail, including considerations of historical accuracy.
Chapter 1: How to See Kongo in Ship Diagrams
Features side views, top views, and cross-section views at 1/500 scale.
Chapter 2: Comprehensive 3D Views of Kongo in Two Parts
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Kongo with detailed 3D diagrams showing both port and starboard sides.
Chapter 3: The Complete Picture of Kongo from an Inside Perspective
Examine every detail of Kongo with complex 3D dissection diagrams covering bow, bridge, funnel area, rail deck, stern to port, antenna mast extension, stern to starboard and more.
Chapter 4: Examining the General Ship Layout Plan in a Detailed Sectional Diagram
Dig deeper into specific aspects of Kongo with segmented diagrams including bow side views, bridge side views, funnel area side views, rail deck side views, stern side views, bow top views, bridge top views, funnel area top views, stern top views.
Chapter 5: Plan of the Bridge, Funnel, Railing Bridge, Related Components
Explore detailed diagrams of the bridge, funnel, railing deck, and related components, with side views, front views, rear views, plan views, and three-dimensional schematics.
Chapter 6: Turret Armament
Learn about Kongo's armament and weaponry, including 45-caliber 36-cm twin-gun turrets of the 41st Year Type, antennas, external barrel guns, target and gunnery training caliber 8-cm external barrel guns, and more.
Chapter 7: Aircraft Armament and Warships
Explore the aircraft equipment and tenders with views from below, reinforcement plates on the rear of the bridge, the shape of the fairing and gangway at the stern, procedures for dealing with broken rudders, and more.
Chapter 8: Gunnery Control Systems, Optical Instruments
Discover 110cm searchlights, 60cm signal lights and 4.5m secondary gun rangefinders in this chapter.
Chapter 9: Detailed Explanatory Diagrams of Each Structure
Detailed explanations and diagrams of various structures, including comparisons between "Haruna" and "Kongo" (1935).
Chapter 10: Layout of Parts on the Upper Topgallant Forecastle
Study the layout of components on the upper deck with detailed diagrams for the areas near the bridge, funnel, rail deck and naval flag placement.
Battleship Kongo Timeline: A chronological record of the actions and events surrounding the Battleship Kongo.
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