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1/700 Japanese Aircraft Carrier Taiho
Item 31211
This is an
assembly kit of the Taiho, an aircraft carrier which was completed in
March 1944, near the end of WWII. Built with a new design philosophy,
she was expected to be a mainstay of Japan's Mobile Fleet, but was sunk
by submarine attack just 3 months into her service life. Distinctive
features of the ship such as the armored flight deck and enclosed bow
have been accurately reproduced. The bridge and anti-aircraft armament
are also sharply rendered. Modellers can choose to depict the ship's
mast in either cruising or battle stations position and the elevators
can be assembled in either up or down position as well. Kit includes
parts to depict Mitsubishi A6M5 fighters and Nakajima B6N torpedo
bombers. ●Completed Length: 369mm