Fujimi 600512 JN Aircraft Carrier Shokaku Outbreak of War Version / with 63 Aircraft 1/350

Discover a unique historical model – the Fujimi 600512 JN Aircraft Carrier Shokaku Outbreak of War Version in 1/350 scale. This outstanding plastic model kit represents with incredible precision one of the most famous Japanese aircraft carriers of World War II. The set includes as many as 63 miniature aircraft, replicating the carrier air group from the beginning of the Pacific War.

Scale and Material

• Scale: 1/350 – the model measures over 70 cm in length, allowing for a detailed presentation of the ship’s features.
• Material: high-quality plastic, easy to work with using standard modeling tools.
• The set does not include glue or paint – enabling complete customization and finishing according to the modeler’s preferences.
• Extras: the kit includes numerous deck equipment pieces as well as realistic miniature aircraft (including Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Nakajima B5N, Aichi D3A).

Historical Information

• User country: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy).
• The Shōkaku entered service in 1941 and was one of the most prestigious carriers of the Kido Butai fleet.
• It participated in major Pacific battles, such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Battle of Midway.
• Intensively used during 1941-1944, when it was sunk during the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
• The model represents the ship in its early World War II camouflage (“Outbreak of War Version”).

Category and Recommendations

• Category: plastic warship model kit for assembly.
• Recommended for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of naval history.
• Ideal as the centerpiece of a World War II warship collection.
• Difficulty level: 5/5 – due to its level of detail, the large number of small parts, and the demanding assembly and painting of the carrier-based aircraft models.

The Fujimi 600512 Shokaku is an unrivaled proposal for fans of ship modeling and naval history. Building this model transports you to the setting of epic Pacific battles and allows you to recreate with full realism one of the key participants of naval combat in World War II.