Part 2: The Basic Details Set

Here is a breakdown of the details you will find in the TAKAO set etched in .005 brass: Lots of Liferails. The ones for the main deck are etch with beautiful chain detail and upswept for the bow. Openings are pre etched for chocks. Canvas covers also provided. Inclined and vertical ladders. Watertight doors, both open and closed. Two different catapults 1932-1938 and 1939-1945 (beautiful side and top deck detail). It includes the turntable and intermediate frames. Catapult shuttles. Aircraft trolleys. Aircraft details for four different planes. Boat and aircraft crane, in two parts. Jacobs Ladders and manropes for boat booms. Cable reels. Replacement rigged yardarms. Gun details for the main turrets and 25mm MG details. Boat details including railings, oars, and helms. Davit details of blocks and tackle. Boat cradles. Type 13 and 21 radars. Funnel bars. Eyebolts and turnbuckles for rigging. Funnel footrails. Turret tripod masts. Forward funnel brace.

Next, a look at the Gold Plus Detail Set and some closing thoughts ....

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