News in from Battlefleet Models, Harry Abbott, owner/operator is busy pouring resin, trying to get caught up on his orders, but he took a few minutes and sent us some new images of his newest kit, AK-23 Alchiba, and also kit details!

AK-23 Alchiba
"As fitted during the Guadalcanal Campaign."

KIT # BFM-709A
$70.00 Dollars US

Kit includes:
PE and Brass Rod
9 Paletted supplies
5 LCV's

OR

KIT # BFM-709B, Limited Edition
$82.00 Dollars US

Kit includes:
4 - 3"/50 & 1- 5"/51 Mk. 7 Turned Brass Barrels.
PE and Brass Rod
9 Paletted supplies
5 LCV's

Kit Contents
A: HULL (1)

B: BOAT DECK (1)

C: BRIDGE DECK (1)

D: TOP OF BRIDGE DECK (1)

E: STACK (1)

F: HOIST SUPPORT (3), (1) WITHOUT SUPER STRUCTURE

G: HOIST SUPPORT MAST: (2) or cut 2 from .020 rod @ 1/2” (brass rod provided)

H: AFT BRIDGE BOOM SUPPORT: (cut 2 from .060mm rod @ 9/16) provided

I: BOOMS: cut16 from .020 rod @ 31/32” (brass rod provided)

J: PORT SIDE WINCH (required 8 )

K: STARBOARD WINCH (required 8 )

L: ANCHOR (2)

M: SMALL VENT (required 4 - 1 extra)

N: MEDIUM VENT (2)

O: LARGE VENT (required 2 - 1 extra)

P: SEARCHLIGHT PLATFORM (1) for around stack

Q: SEARCHLIGHT (2)

R 2 POST BOLLARD (required 22 - 2 extra)

S: LIFEBOAT (2)

T: LIFEBOAT DAVITS (4)

U: LIFE RAFT (4) (2 different types)

V: 5"/51 Mk. 7 (1)

W: 3"/50 (4)

X: FORE GUN PLATFORM (1) (Larger of the two platforms)

Y: AFT GUN PLATFORM (1)

Z: CARGO PPOTO-ECHED BRASS SHEET (1)

1A: (1)Turned Brass 5"/51 Barrel & (4) Turned Brass 3"/50 Barrels LIMITED EDITION ONLY BFM-709B


Take note, Gators Paint Mask has also developed a special dedicated mask for this kit, and you can order one HERE!