1/700 Special Series No.61 Japanese Navy Battlecruiser Akagi

The Imperial Japanese Navy initially planned four Amagi-class battlecruisers under the 8-8 Fleet concept, consisting of eight battleships and eight battlecruisers. The second ship, Akagi, was launched at the Kure Naval Arsenal on December 16, 1920 (Taisho 9), but was converted into an aircraft carrier in 1922 (Taisho 11) following the signing of the Washington Treaty. Had it been completed as a battlecruiser, it would have been equipped with ten 41cm guns, a displacement of 41,000 tons, and a speed of over 30 knots. The box art was created by Yoshiyuki Takani.

The special series is a standard plastic model kit that requires painting and adhesive. We have created these models in pursuit of the true appearance of the well-known ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, incorporating all the latest information currently available. They feature realistic molding at a 1/350 scale, and feature fine parts for a highly accurate finished product. While assembly takes time, this is a kit that you will be pleased with the finished product. This plastic model kit is a must-have for ship enthusiasts, allowing you to build and enjoy ships from anime and smartphone games.

This product is a kit that requires assembly and painting. Assembly and painting require additional adhesives and tools.

(From Amazon.co.jp) Plastic Model Kit [Scale] 1/700