Kagero 16058 Japanese Cruiser Maya EN – Superdrawings in 3D

The book Kagero 16058 Japanese Cruiser Maya EN is a unique publication in the Superdrawings in 3D series, dedicated to modelers, naval historians, and naval enthusiasts. This edition by Waldemar Góralski presents, in a unique way, the Imperial Japanese Navy heavy cruiser – Maya – in the anti-aircraft configuration it received after its reconstruction in 1944.

• Country of service: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Historical model: Maya ship, Takao class
• Period of service: World War II (reconstruction and operations until 1944)
• Language of publication: English
• Number of pages: 80
• 3D Renders: 152 high-quality 3D graphics
• Edition type: glued booklet on matte coated paper
• Category: modeling book, technical literature

Historical description of the cruiser Maya

The cruiser Maya was one of four Takao-class ships and was launched in 1930. After intense operations in the Pacific and the loss at Guadalcanal, the Japanese Admiralty decided to convert two cruisers – Maya and Takao – with the aim of strengthening their anti-aircraft defenses. Ultimately, only Maya underwent a full modernization, receiving modern 127 mm anti-aircraft gun mounts and a significant number of 25 mm cannons. This publication presents precisely this key moment of her service.

Characteristics of the edition

The book Kagero 16058 Japanese Cruiser Maya EN contains as many as 152 detailed 3D renderings, depicting all construction details of the ship after its conversion—from the superstructure, through heavy and light armament, to additional equipment. Thanks to the use of high-quality matte paper, the illustrations are perfectly clear, and the graphic layout makes it easy to quickly find the desired fragments. It is an invaluable source of information for modelers building models in any standard and scale, particularly in the popular 1/350 or 1/700 scales.

Who is this product recommended for?

We especially recommend this publication to modelers seeking to achieve a historically accurate model of the cruiser Maya, both beginners and advanced. The book is an excellent auxiliary material for people who build plastic or resin models, and also for those inspired by 3D printing techniques.

Difficulty level: 1/5

A very accessible book, excellently supporting both beginner modelers and experienced collectors. The high quality of the illustrations along with the reliable descriptions make it a great basis for working on your own modeling project.