[TOKU-48] 1/700 Japanese aircraft carrier "KAGA"

Embark on a detailed modeling journey with the Fujimi 1/700 Japanese aircraft carrier "KAGA" (TOKU-48) plastic model kit. This meticulously crafted kit allows enthusiasts to recreate the iconic Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier, a vessel pivotal in naval history.

Originally conceived as a Tosa-class battleship, the Kaga was transformed into an aircraft carrier under the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. She underwent a significant rebuild between 1933 and 1935, enhancing her speed and exhaust systems, and adapting her flight decks for more advanced aircraft. Kaga was instrumental in developing the IJN's carrier striking force doctrine, a revolutionary strategic concept that proved crucial in the early stages of the Pacific War, participating in events such as the Pearl Harbor raid and the Battle of Midway.

This Fujimi kit represents a recent tooling, boasting excellent molding and an impressive parts count for a 1/700 scale model. The engraved panel lines on the flight deck are finely rendered, adding to the realism. The kit is designed as a waterline model, perfect for dioramas or display alongside other vessels in a collection.

• Highly detailed 1/700 scale plastic model kit
• Recreates the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Kaga
• Features well-executed engraved panel lines on the flight deck
• Open elevator holes on the flight deck, with plastic blocks to position elevators at deck level
• Includes six aircraft: two Aichi D3A "Val" dive bombers, two Nakajima B5N "Kate" torpedo bombers, and two Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" fighters, molded in clear plastic
• Assembly instructions with painting and marking diagrams are provided
• Decal sheet included for authentic markings

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/700
• Material: Plastic
• Barcode/UPC: 4968728430300

Please note that this is an unassembled and unpainted model kit. Glue, paints, and basic modeling tools are required for completion and are sold separately. The assembly instructions are primarily in Japanese but feature comprehensive illustrations to guide the building process. This product is recommended for modelers aged 14 and above.