Fujimi 452197 Full-Hull IJN Series IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga Three Flight Deck Version Special Edition w/Photo-Etched Parts 1/700

We present an extraordinary ship model: Fujimi 452197 Full-Hull IJN Series IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga Three Flight Deck Version Special Edition in 1/700 scale. This exclusive kit offers the opportunity to build one of the most interesting Japanese aircraft carriers in its unique early configuration with three flight decks. The special edition contains highly precise photo-etched parts that allow for maximum realism—perfect for the most demanding modelers.

Historical and Technical Data

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of use: Japan
• Period of service: interwar period (1928–1935 in the three-deck version) and World War II after modernization
• Category: plastic model kit + photo-etched parts
• Material: high-quality plastic with photo-etched metal details

The aircraft carrier Kaga was created as a result of a conversion from a battleship after the Washington Naval Treaty. In its original three-deck configuration, it was a symbol of innovation by the Japanese Navy. Kaga played an important role in the development of aircraft carriers and was a key element of the Imperial Japanese Fleet. After modernization, it served in many battles in the Pacific during World War II, including the famous Battle of Midway, where it was sunk.

Kit Features

• Accurate full-hull representation, including details below the waterline
• Detailed flight decks, armament, superstructure, and deck equipment
• Photo-etched parts: railings, ladders, antennas, and other fine details that enhance the model's realism
• Special historical version—three aircraft decks, unique compared to standard Kaga models

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Fujimi 452197 kit is recommended for advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) who will appreciate the historical rarity of the design and the display value of the model in full hull configuration. Thanks to the photo-etched additions, it is an ideal choice for collectors and maritime enthusiasts wishing to build a unique replica of an important unit of the Japanese fleet. It is perfect both for individual display and as part of larger dioramas from the interwar period and the early years of World War II.