The aircraft carrier Akagi, the iconic flagship of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the USA into World War II, in 1:250 scale
The aircraft carrier Akagi was the iconic
flagship of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the attack on Pearl
Harbor that brought the USA into World War II. The
Akagi had begun life as a battlecruiser in 1920, but
she was converted to an aircraft carrier and relaunched in 1925.
Progressively modernized as aircraft became increasingly important
in naval warfare during the 1930s, she took part in Japan's war
with China during 1939. Going on to serve in many operations of
World War II after Pearl Harbor, she was finally sunk at the end of
the battle of Midway on 5 June 1942 by Japanese destroyers, to
prevent her falling into enemy hands.
This incredibly detailed, 1:250 scale model of the
Akagi measures over a metre long. It features 21
scale-model aircraft and is made up of hundreds of laser-cut wooden
parts, die-cast metal parts and photo-etched brass fittings that
will give many hours of modelling pleasure.
The Akagi is available exclusively to ModelSpace
customers as a series of 25 monthly instalments. This model is not
available anywhere else and is a stunning addition to any ship
modeller's collection. With clear step-by-step instructions plus
accompanying photographs and diagrams showing how to assemble the
model, the aircraft carrier Akagi is suitable for
beginners and pros alike.
Your step-by-step instructions are available to
download each month. We will send you an email to let you know when
these are ready for download. Please note that these are
in PDF format and you can see an example from our HMS Surprise here
/media/66021/hms_surprise_combined.pdf
With your fourth despatch you will receive a
magnificent aluminium-cased tool kit FREE worth over £40! The items
include:
- Modellers drill
- Drill bits
- Round nosed pliers
- Cutters
- Nailer
- 2 metal files
- Swan necked tweezers
- Cutting tool & blades
- Plank bender