{"id":11297,"date":"2020-06-12T16:36:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T15:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brigademodels.co.uk\/Blog\/?p=11297"},"modified":"2020-06-12T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T15:36:09","slug":"escorts-of-the-rising-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brigademodels.co.uk\/Blog\/2020\/06\/escorts-of-the-rising-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Escorts of the Rising Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week our Aeronef redesign program sees new versions of several Japanese vessels, plus the addition of two new models. The Mikasa patrol nef, Nagatsaki destroyer and Akitsushima heavy cruiser models have all been replaced by new designs.<\/p>\n

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In addition we have two new models, the Atago class torpedo cruiser and Shirataka class torpedo destroyer. These carry the larger long range aerial torpedoes unique to the Japanese fleet.<\/p>\n

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These models replace the older ones in fleet packs, and there’s also a new Heavy Torpedo flotilla pack<\/a> available with two Atagos and four Shirataka plus flying stands.<\/p>\n

VAN-601<\/a> – Mikasa class Patrol nef – \u00a31.00
\nVAN-606<\/a> – Nagatsaki class Destroyer – \u00a32.00
\nVAN-616<\/a> – Akitsushima class Heavy Cruiser – \u00a34.00
\nVAN-619<\/a> – Atago class Torpedo Cruiser – \u00a33.25
\nVAN-620<\/a> – Shirataka class Torpedo Destroyer – \u00a32.00<\/p>\n

VANFP-615<\/a> – Japanese Heavy Torpedo Squadron – \u00a314.00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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