1/350 Gold Medal Gold Plus Takao Details 350-42A

This set supplements GMM Set No. 350-42 (1/350 Takao) and adds further levels of detail to the Aoshima kit of the Takao and her sisterships. Contains a complete pe-shaped 3-D relief-etched degaussing cable for later versions of the ship; detailed platform & rails for forward funnel; correctly detailed replacement bracing structures for both masts; replacement fold-to-shape towers for 25mm machine gun mounts and searchlights; detailed thwarts for 9m open boats; a full set of awning stanchions in several styles; two accommodation ladders with davits & canopies; rudders and/or propellers for ships' boats; boat booms with rigging; folded davits for hull sides; 3-D relief-etched davits for ships' boats; torpedo loading davits; 3-D relief-etched sighting covers for main gun turrets; open grilles for all ventilation and air intakes; life rings & racks; leadsman's platforms; flag and jack staffs; control wheels for torpedo tubes; capstan brake wheels; searchlight grilles; detailed brass cap strips for linoleum covered decks; propellers guards; D.F. antennas; and a binnacle for the ship's bridge.