Aoshima 00400 I.J.N Air Craft Katsuragi Photo etched 1/700 – photo-etched parts for aircraft carrier model

The Aoshima 00400 I.J.N Air Craft Katsuragi Photo etched 1/700 product is a professional set of photo-etched parts designed to enhance the plastic model of the I.J.N Katsuragi aircraft carrier in 1:700 scale. The set has been precisely designed by the renowned Japanese manufacturer Aoshima, dedicated to demanding modelers who wish to achieve the highest levels of realism and detail in their models.

History of the original – I.J.N Katsuragi aircraft carrier

The I.J.N Katsuragi was an aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy, commissioned at the end of World War II. It belonged to the Unryū-class series of vessels, constructed in response to the growing needs of the Japanese navy for air cover and expanded operational capability during conflicts in the Pacific. The ship was launched in 1944 and entered service in 1945, but due to Japan's dramatic situation in the final months of the war, it was only partially used in combat, mainly stationed in ports.

Specification of the photo-etched set

• Scale: 1/700
• Designed for: Aoshima I.J.N Katsuragi aircraft carrier model
• Country of origin: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: metal (photo-etched sheet)
• Category: modeling accessories – photo-etched set for plastic scale model kits
• Contents: precise, thin photo-etched parts such as railings, ladders, radars, flight deck details, and auxiliary structures, allowing for faithful reconstruction of the original ship’s details

Application and recommended groups of modelers

This product is mainly intended for advanced modelers who aim for the highest fidelity in detailing the historical aircraft carrier in 1/700 scale. Thanks to the photo-etching technique, the set allows for the assembly of very fine, realistic parts, which significantly enhances the visual appeal of the finished model. The Aoshima 00400 I.J.N Air Craft Katsuragi Photo etched set is recommended for both ship modeling enthusiasts and collectors of Japanese WWII model kits.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – experience in handling and assembling photo-etched parts is recommended.

With this set, your aircraft carrier model will achieve exceptional realism and will stand out at any modeling exhibition or in your home collection.