Introducing the striking Akagi to the Wave Series, complete with a realistic sea surface stage to beautifully depict its sailing pose.
Structure and Specifications
- Constructed with pre-colored parts to recreate the envisioned coloring without the need for painting.
- Snap-fit assembly allows construction without the need for adhesives.
- Comes with a sea surface base that enhances realism and provides an easy display setup.
Product Features
- The model represents the Akagi as it appeared in December 1941 during the Pearl Harbor attack, scaled at 1/700.
- Features mold designs from later years compared to the same scale/different series.
- The completed model portrays the upper waterline type.
- Parts are colored in the gray shade used by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, following historical accuracy.
- The display sea surface base realistically represents bow, side, and propeller-generated wake waves.
Hull
- The hull is split into left and right sections, segmented at the waterline. Molded in a dedicated gray color replicating naval shades used by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal.
- Side windows and exterior circuits are vividly sculpted.
- Rigging and other equipment are intricately recreated with sharp detailing.
Flight Deck
- The flight deck separates the steel and wooden deck components for detailed coloring representation without painting.
- Engraved delicately, the wooden deck maintains authenticity without paint and supports precise inking when painted.
- Elevators feature detailed engravings with eye loops for realism.
- Detailed depictions of the flight deck’s drainage gutters, windbreak fences, and under-structure trusses.
Bow
- The bow's anchor deck integrates rigging and vividly represents anchor chains.
- Crane rails under the aft flight deck are separate parts, paying attention to less visible areas.
- Supporting pillars for the flight deck and auxiliary supports are recreated with delicate parts.
Fittings
- The funnel has a separate black upper part for color separation without painting, also showing depth in the exhaust openings.
- The bridge uses slide molds for detailed all-around moldings.
- The dual 20 cm guns at the stern are intricately designed, down to canvas wrinkles.
Aircraft
- Includes aircraft models as equipped from December 1941 to June 1942, featuring three types (Zero Fighter, Type 99 Carrier Bomber, Type 97 Carrier Attack Aircraft).
- Zero Fighter and Type 99 Carrier Bomber molded in light gray for easy coloration using the included insignia stickers.
- Type 97 Carrier Attack Aircraft is molded in dark green.
- Each type includes three individual pieces, totaling nine aircraft.
Included Stickers
- Comes with pre-cut stickers that easily adhere to provide coloring details.
- Stickers cover the linoleum side passage and flight deck lines, allowing color expression without paint.
- Additional decals for flight deck lines and national markings are included for paint finishers.
- Newly researched white line markings enhanced the accuracy pattern from the production first lot in November 2025.
- Formed parts consist of seven colors: Yokosuka Arsenal color, black, linoleum, wooden deck color, dark green, light gray, and clear blue.
- Completed model size: approximately L 396 x W 134 x H 66 mm, including the display sea surface base.
Included Content
- 25 Runners
- 1 Sea Surface Part
- 1 Assembly Instruction Manual
- 3 Color Stickers
- 1 Decal Sheet
Product Specifications
- Country: Japan
- Product Code: 461182
- JAN Code: 4968728461182
- Suitable for experienced model builders
- Enjoy an engaging and rewarding building experience with this model kit
- A must-have addition to any ship model collection
*This is an injection plastic ship model kit. High-quality and detailed design perfect for hobbyists and collectors. Requires assembly and painting
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