Tamiya 1/700 Scale Shinano Japanese Aircraft Carrier Plastic Model Kit

Description

One of the largest carriers of WWII, the Shinano was originally planned to be the third instalment of Yamato class battleships. The construction of this monstrous vessel was started soon after the Japanese defeat at Midway and was completed on Nov 19, 1944.

Its overall length stretched to 266m and it displaced 62,000 tons of water. It was well protected with heavily armored sides, inherited from Yamato, and a reinforced flight deck able to withstand the direct blast of a 500kg bomb. On its way to be fitted out however, it was spotted and torpedoed by an American submarine, later capsizing off the shores of Shionomisaki.

This scale display model of the massive carrier Shinano has a highly-detailed bridge and funnel, plus a full compliment of detailed anti-aircraft guns. Pad-printed markings realistically recreate the flight deck. The package includes 16 pre-painted aircraft for display on the carrier's deck and includes a luxurious wooden display mount.

Specs:
Scale: 1/700
Material: Plastic