Here is a picture of the Maya as a late war Takao class cruiser:
You can see that she lacks the #3 turret and has increased AA capabilities.
STATS:Year Completed...
Takao: 1932..........................
Atago: 1932..........................
Maya: 1932..........................
Chokai: 1932 Displacement......
15,781 tons Dimensions.........
661'9" x 68'0" x 20'9" Speed.................
34 knots Armament...........
10 x 8"/50...........................
8 x 5"/40 DP...........................
up to 66 x 25mm AA...........................
16 x 24" TT Protection............
4" Sidebelt...........................
3" Turrets...........................
3" DeckCrew....................
773 Takao:
Atago:
Chokai:
Janusz Skulski's book, "The Heavy Cruiser Takao", would provide an excelent resource for modeling and detailing the ship.
The Heavy Crusier TakaoThis ship is, in my opinion, a much, Much better looking class than any US, UK or German heavy cruiser class. It is also, arguably, the best class of heavy cruiser to see action in WWII.
Please pick this one. Lets not have only American ships.
Sisu
-Karnak
[This message has been edited by Karnak (edited 10-13-2000).]