Product Description

The well-balanced second Shokaku-class ship among the Imperial Japanese Navy's large aircraft carriers is now available in a standard version with the standard contents and a PLUS version with additional parts!

[Basic specifications]
- It features an adhesive assembly specification and is characterized by its detailed construction that pursues a perfect shape.
- The molding color is mainly gray, so you can enjoy painting it while assembling it.

- The product is based on the Pearl Harbor attack that started the Pacific War and the period afterwards.
・It is not equipped with a radar, but has a Type 94 anti-aircraft device on the bridge, and only one device on the port side.
・Additional machine gun mounts at the bow and stern have not yet been installed.
- Markings such as the white lines on the flight deck are modeled after the outbreak of war in December 1941.
- Includes a trio of aircraft that were active at the start of the war: the Zero Fighter Type 21, the Type 99 Carrier Bomber, and the Type 97 Carrier Attack Aircraft.

[Standard version structure, specifications, and features]
- Hull
- Parts configuration with left and right split structure
- Internal reinforcement parts are incorporated to ensure strength.
- The side sponsons are designed as separate parts to create a three-dimensional appearance.
・The ship is equipped with external electrical wiring after preparation work
→The outer electrical wiring is delicately carved and reproduced, including the fasteners.
・All portholes are open as seen from the time of completion to the start of the war
The bottom of the ship is designed to fit inside the side of the ship, and the area below the waterline is not reproduced.

- flight deck
- Parts that are integrated from bow to stern
・Windbreak fence and three elevators are separate parts
→ The elevator can be selected to display the descending state.
→ The windbreak fence can be set to stand up or down.

- The shape of the deck is expressed with detailed carving.
- The wooden deck is detailed with carvings
→Depth that allows for a three-dimensional effect with inking while taking into consideration the shape.
・Expansion joints are expressed with concave engraving
- Drainage gutters around the flight deck are reproduced
- The surface of the landing sign overhang is expressed with a round concave carving.
- The truss structure behind the flight deck is expressed using a three-dimensional sculpture.

- Bow and Stern
- The anchor deck and stern deck are separate parts from the side decks.
・The anchor deck has a structure that integrates the bollards and anchor viewing platform.
→ The deck surface is carved with a very fine split pattern (anti-slip).
→All flight deck supports are made into separate parts, allowing for realistic reproduction of the shape of each support.
The chrysanthemum crest is a part that is carved as a single piece with the crest mounting plate (the PLUS version comes with a separate part).

The two-tiered boat deck at the stern is designed as an independent part.
→ The boat stand is integrated with the deck (the PLUS version comes with a separate part with a realistic shape).
→ The deck surface is carved with a very fine split pattern (anti-slip).
→All flight deck supports are made into separate parts, allowing each support to be reproduced in a realistic shape.
→ The boats are a 12-meter internal combustion boat, an 11-meter internal combustion boat, and a 13-meter special cargo boat, each of which is an integrated part (the PLUS version comes with separate parts for easy painting).
→ Equipment such as the loading practice gun and stern signal light are provided as separate parts to enhance realism

- Bridge and chimney
- The bridge base is a left and right split structure part
- The bridge window is integrated with the compass bridge part (molded in gray).
- Air defense command post is a separate part (the PLUS version comes with a binocular telescope part for a more detailed look).
-Detailed equipment parts such as ladders and 60cm signal lights are each made up of individual/independent parts.
・The 60cm signal searchlight is molded in gray (the PLUS version is molded in transparent color).

-Both chimney parts are divided into upper and lower parts
→ The U-shaped exterior and molded emergency smoke vent are well-reproduced.
-Realistic modeling with separate parts for the guide plate inside the chimney and the lattice structure at the tip of the chimney

- Anti-aircraft armament
- The 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft gun is reproduced with and without shields as separate parts.
→ The unshielded A1 type consists of two parts (the PLUS version comes with five realistic parts).
→ The A1 Type 2 with shield is made up of two parts (the PLUS version comes with three realistic parts).

- The triple 25mm machine gun is molded as a single piece, making it easy to assemble, and comes with a well-sculpted part (the PLUS version comes with a two-piece part that makes it easy to paint different parts).

- Equipment
・Mooring girders are separate components from the ship's side
→Selectable manufacturing specifications: deployed state for anchorage or stored state for navigation
- The gangway is a separate part, so you can recreate the ship at anchor.

- Carrier-based aircraft
- The aircraft are molded in gray to improve workability (to prevent damage when cutting the gate), and three models are included (the PLUS version has transparent molded parts, and five of each model are included).

- Three models: A6M Zero fighter, A6M Type 99 bomber, and A6M Type 97 attack aircraft.
- Includes two of each type, for a total of six aircraft (sold separately: Japanese Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft Set 1 (Early Wartime))
→ The Zero fighter is based on the Type 21, with detailed specifications including separate parts for the windshield, propeller, landing gear, and drop tank.
→ The Type 99 Carrier-Based Bomber is based on the Type 11, with the windshield, propeller, landing gear, and onboard bombs made into separate parts.
→ The Type 97 Carrier Attack Aircraft is based on the Type 3, with the windshield, propeller, landing gear, and torpedoes made into separate parts.

- Decals
- Two types of decals are included (the PLUS version includes one additional decal for the stern ship name markings)
- One decal sheet is included, including markings such as the white lines on the flight deck (revisited/newly created in 2026).
→Flight deck markings include the Pearl Harbor Operation, the Indian Ocean Operation, and the Battle of the Coral Sea.
- One decal sheet is included, including markings such as the naval ensign, national flag, and the Japanese flag for aircraft carriers.
→ Naval ensigns and other items are available in three sizes. The actual dimensions are 10cm wide, 6cm wide, and 3cm wide, all in 1/700 scale.
- Decals for marking carrier-based aircraft are included

[Included Contents]
・Runner x27
・Assembly instructions x2
・Decals x2

・Finished size is approximately 370 x 59 x 48 mm



Item Size/Weight : 41.4 x 15.2 x 8.8 cm / 450g

Product Specifications

Item series

Sea Way Model (EX)

Country

Japan

Item code

434094

JAN code

4968728434094

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