Aoshima 00095 IJN Aircraft Carrier Katsuragi 1/700

Aoshima 00095 IJN Aircraft Carrier Katsuragi 1/700 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the Japanese aircraft carrier Katsuragi in 1/700 scale. This model perfectly recreates the details of the Unryū-class ship, which was one of the last large aircraft carriers commissioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) at the end of World War II.

Historical and Technical Information

The ship Katsuragi entered service in 1944 and was one of three Unryū-class aircraft carriers built by Japan in response to heavy fleet losses during the Pacific War. Katsuragi was designed as a fast aircraft carrier with a displacement of about 19,000 tons, a length of 227 meters, and a characteristic shortened hangar deck without full armor. This carrier mainly participated in defensive operations for Japan in the last year of the war, and its history ended after Japan's surrender – it was stranded during American air raids, later disarmed, and scrapped.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/700 – allows the construction of a model approximately 32 cm long, ideal for a collection or maritime diorama.
• User country: Japan, Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).
• Historical period: World War II (years 1944-1945).
• Material: high-quality plastic, perfect for precise painting and easy handling; the set does not include glue or paints.
• Set contents: detailed sprues with hull and superstructure parts, armament details, flight deck, aircraft accessories, and assembly instructions with diagrams.
• Category: plastic ship model kit for assembly.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for modelers with basic experience in assembling 1/700 scale ships.

Product Recommendation

Aoshima 00095 IJN Aircraft Carrier Katsuragi 1/700 is an excellent choice for all naval modeling enthusiasts, especially those interested in World War II warships and the Japanese fleet. This model faithfully reproduces the features of the original ship and presents an interesting challenge for both intermediate and more advanced modelers. Thanks to its rich details and compact scale, it is perfect as a stand-alone decoration or as part of an extensive historical diorama.