This is a plastic model and assembly is required.
Experience the renowned Akagi aircraft carrier from the Midway Island operation, now enhanced with etched parts for intricate detailing.
Key Features:
- Inspired by the MI operations (Midway Island Operation) in June Showa year 17.
- Molded in 8 colors, including naval color, linoleum color, wood deck color, black, hull bottom color, gold, gray, and dark green.
- Includes both decals and stickers for the distinctive rising sun markings on the flight deck.
- Display base features unique parts different from the standard wood deck/striped pattern version.
- Waterline mark model design for both full-hull and waterline representations.
- Precise molding using slide molds for the ship's hull components for accurate detail representation.
Detailed Parts:
- Etched parts include railings, safety nets, chimney jacks, boat davits, fixed masts, collapsible radio masts, chimney outlets, gangways, ladders, and landing guidance lights.
- The hull is molded in a grey color mimicking the naval color used at Kure Naval Arsenal.
- The hull is split laterally with finely detailed side windows and wiring.
- Realistic sharp depictions of fittings like fairleads.
- Comprehensive detail on the ship's bottom, including drainage and armor thickness.
Flight Deck:
- Separate steel and wood sections, allowing for color distinction without painting.
- Detailed wood deck engraving provides realistic appearance even without paint.
- Intricate design details around the flight deck, including drainage and truss structures.
- Realistic representation of components beneath the flight deck like crane rails and support pillars.
Aircraft:
- Comes with aircraft used during the Midway Sea Battle: Zero Fighter, Type 99 Dive Bomber, and Type 97 Attack Bomber.
- Light grey molded Zero Fighter and Type 99 Dive Bomber easily recreate colors with included rising sun marking stickers.
- Dark green molded Type 97 Attack Bomber.
- Each aircraft is a single-piece model; three of each type, totaling nine aircraft.
Display and Packaging:
- Includes an unobtrusive black display stand designed for post-completion exhibition.
- Box art features Akagi launching aircraft during a high-speed maneuver, created by artist Yoshiyuki Takani.
Innovative Additions:
- Includes intricate etched parts capable of displaying details not possible with standard injection-molded components.
Specification Info:
- Color plastic model
- Snap-fit design for easy assembly
- No glue required
- Scale: 1/700