スーパーイラストレーションNo.3　日本海軍巡洋艦 最上

IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY CRUISER MOGAMI

独自のスタイルで内外の艦船ファンに人気の日本海軍重巡洋艦。「高雄」型と人気を二分する「最上」型1番艦の「最上」が『スーパーイラストレーション』に登場！　新造時から、20.3cm 連装砲に換装した改装後、最終時の航空巡洋艦に大変貌を遂げるまでの3形態を岡本好司氏のイラストで、詳細に解説。

第1次世界大戦後の2度の軍縮会議により、重巡洋艦の建造に制約を受けた日本海軍が、15.5?3連装砲塔5基を備える基準排水量8,500tの軽巡洋艦として「最上」型巡洋艦4艦を計画、建造。その第1番艦「最上」の、新造時から、20.3?連装砲塔へ換装して重巡洋艦となった改装後、そして、ミッドウェー海戦後の修復工事で航空巡洋艦に生まれ変わった「最上」。2度の大きな改修を受けた人気巡洋艦「最上」の3形態を、『イラスト130点』で克明に解説した最新のイラスト集。

■分割図で見る「最上」の全容/甲板上の艤装品/煙突/艦橋構造物/前檣＆後檣/
　機銃甲板/後部艦橋/砲熕兵装/魚雷発射管/砲戦指揮装置、光学機器/艦載艇/
　艦載機/新造時、改装後、最終時の各部構造物詳細図　

◆「巡洋艦 最上」折込み図面内容
　○1/350新造時、改装時、航空巡洋艦時の各右側面図、平面図
　○1/350新造時各船体断面図

定価2,800円（税込）
A4判/モノクロ総ページ152 ページ
（折り込み図面2枚含む）
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Super illustlation Series
Super illustlation No.3 IJN Cruiser 'Mogami'
- Japanese/English Bilingual Edition



The Imperial Japanese Navy heavy cruiser, known for its unique style and popularity among naval enthusiasts worldwide. Rivaling the Takao-class in popularity, the lead ship of the Mogami-class, "Mogami," is featured in "Super Illustration." This volume offers a detailed explanation through the illustrations by Koshi Okamoto, showcasing its transformation from its original construction to the modification with 20.3 cm twin turrets, and finally to its ultimate form as an aviation cruiser.
Following the two naval disarmament conferences post-World War I, the Imperial Japanese Navy faced restrictions on heavy cruiser construction. In response, they planned and built four Mogami-class cruisers as light cruisers with a standard displacement of 8,500 tons and equipped with five triple 15.5 cm turrets. The lead ship, "Mogami," underwent significant changes, transforming from its initial build to a heavy cruiser with 20.3 cm twin turrets, and later, after repairs following the Battle of Midway, into an aviation cruiser. This latest illustration collection meticulously explains the three forms of the popular cruiser "Mogami" with '130 illustrations.'
**Detailed Breakdown of Mogami**:
- Comprehensive view of Mogami via divided illustrations.
- Deck fittings.
- Funnels.
- Bridge structures.
- Foremast and mainmast.
- Anti-aircraft gun deck.
- Aft bridge.
- Artillery and torpedo launchers.
- Fire control systems and optical equipment.
- Ship's boats.
- Onboard aircraft.
- Detailed structural illustrations at various stages: new construction, post-refit, and final form.

**Fold-out Plans of Cruiser Mogami**:
- 1/350 scale side and top views of the ship during new construction, post-refit, and as an aviation cruiser.
- 1/350 scale cross-sectional views of the hull at the time of new construction.