Aoshima WL207 1/700 Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Taiyo

Command a piece of naval history with Aoshima's meticulously renewed 1/700 scale model of the Japanese aircraft carrier Taiyo. This Waterline Series kit reflects a significant upgrade, capturing the vessel's unique profile and intricate details with impressive clarity. From its origins as a converted merchant ship to its vital transport role, you can now construct a faithful replica of this essential support carrier.

Key Features

• Features newly researched and designed outfitting parts for historical accuracy.

• Utilizes advanced slide mold technology to capture fine 1/700-scale details.

• Includes newly crafted parts for the Type 96 25mm triple-mounted machine gun.

• Comes with Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft to populate the flight deck.

• Presents a parts configuration that balances detail with straightforward assembly.

Reasons for Selection

• The renewed tooling delivers a level of definition that surpasses previous versions of this ship.

• This kit offers a compelling subject—a converted merchant carrier with a unique service history.

• It provides an engaging project for modelers interested in lesser-known but important naval vessels.

Product Information

• Product: 1/700 Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Taiyo

• Series: Waterline Series

• Scale: 1/700

• Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier

• Nationality: Japan

Ideal for maritime historians and scale model enthusiasts, this kit brings a crucial support vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy to your display shelf. Its refined parts and thoughtful design ensure the building process is both rewarding and enjoyable, resulting in a display model that tells a fascinating story. A superb addition to any collection focusing on Pacific Theater naval power.