Kagero 16074 The Japanese Battleship Kirishima 1940 EN – Monograph of the Battleship in English

Kagero 16074 "The Japanese Battleship Kirishima 1940 EN" is an exceptional publication aimed at modelers, military history enthusiasts, and naval history fans. In this extensive book by Waldemar Góralski, you will find 84 A4-format pages printed on matte coated paper, ensuring excellent quality of the presented illustrations and 3D renders. The set is complemented by a high-quality B2-sized drawing sheet, which details the silhouette and features of the Kirishima battleship from 1940.

• Product category: Modeling book / ship monograph
• Historical period: World War I, interwar period, World War II
• Country of service: Japan
• Material: Printed book, matte coated paper

Kirishima was one of four Kongō-class ships – modern, fast battleships built using advanced British design solutions. The ship's keel was laid on March 17, 1912, at the Mitsubishi Shipyard in Yokosuka; it was launched on December 1, 1913, and commissioned on April 19, 1915. During World War II, Kirishima served in the most intense naval operations in the Pacific, including the battles near Guadalcanal. In November 1942, she was sunk during a night engagement with American battleships.

The publication contains detailed computer renders, numerous cross-sections and technical drawings, precise reproduction of armament (including 356 mm and 152 mm guns), superstructures, and unique construction details. Thanks to the extensive descriptions and illustrations, the book is an invaluable aid for modelers building Kirishima replicas, especially in popular 1/350 or 1/700 scales.

• 84 pages of detailed descriptions, color visualizations, and unique drawings
• B2 plan sheet for precise model replication
• Content in English
• Photographic and rendered documentation – essential for modelers

We recommend this monograph to both beginner and advanced ship modelers – it will facilitate the correct construction of a historical model, providing accurate technical and historical data. The clear graphic layout and high-quality content merit a difficulty rating of 1 (reading/literature position), useful for building models at any level of experience.

ISBN: 978-83-66148-59-8 • Kagero Publishing