Suzuya IJN Heavy Cruiser
Item #31343
Scale: 1:700

30 years after its original release, Tamiya presents a complete
renewal of the 1/700 scale Japanese Heavy Cruiser Suzuya. After
the renewal of the Mogami and the Mikuma, Waterline fans have
been eagerly awaiting this renewal of the heavy cruiser that
fought with the Japanese 7th fleet in the Pacific War. This
renewal features bridge and funnel with a distinct design,
separating it from the Mogami and the Mikuma. Package features
all-new box art, portraying the Suzuya undergoing reconstruction
at Yokosuka Port during a vivid sunset.

About the Suzuya

The Suzuya was constructed as the third light cruiser of the
Mogami series. But while still under construction, the London
Treaty lost its validity and the Suzuya was remodeled immediately
after completion. The remodeled Suzuya was mounted with ten 20cm
double guns replacing the former fifteen 15.5cm triple guns and
began its new life as a heavy cruiser. At the outbreak of the
Pacific War, the Suzuya participated in the capture operation of
the Malay Penninsula. It also took part in the famous Midway Sea
Battle together with three others of its type- the Mogami, the
Mikuma and the Kumano. It was active in many other battles before
finally meeting its fate during the sea battle off the Samar
Island on October 25, 1944, where it erupted in flames after
sustaining severe damage from enemy attack planes launched from a
U.S. Escort Carrier. The Suzuya was then torpedoed and sunk by a
friendly destroyer.

About the Model

Japanese Heavy Cruiser Suzuya plastic assembly kit.
1/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, Overall width: 35.3mm.
The graceful form of the Mogami class cruiser has been accurately
replicated. Suzuya's characteristic structures such as the
funnel that distinguished it from the Mogami and the Mikuma have
been reproduced. The hull has been divided in two halves in order
to reproduce the finest details. The main turrets can rotate
after completion via polycap. Equipment such as armament
including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers,
main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced

Suggested Paint Colors

X-7 - Red
X-9 - Brown
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-11 - J.N. Green
XF-12 - J.N. Grey
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-24 - Dark Grey
XF-53 - Neutral Grey
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-57 - Buff
XF-63 - German Grey
XF-64 - Red Brown