Hasegawa 30072 - 1:700 Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Akagi Three Flight Deck w/ Carrier-Based Aircraft Set Biplane

1:700 scale Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi (Three Flight Deck) plastic model kit with aircraft

The 1:700 scale Akagi (Three Flight Deck version) by Hasegawa represents the early configuration of the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier featuring three separate flight decks. The kit also includes carrier-based biplane aircraft to recreate the historical appearance of the ship.

What’s included in the box:

• plastic parts for hull and superstructure assembly
• three characteristic flight decks
• deck equipment and armament details
• carrier-based biplane aircraft
• marking decals
• assembly instructions

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 37.3 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Assembly and building process:

The model is assembled by gluing plastic parts according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It allows recreation of the early triple flight deck configuration, a distinctive feature of the ship’s initial service period. The included aircraft enhance the realism of the deck scene.

Required tools:

• modeling knife or cutters
• files or sandpaper
• brushes
• plastic cement
• set of paints

About the aircraft carrier Akagi:

Akagi was one of the principal fleet carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Originally converted from an unfinished battlecruiser hull, it initially featured a unique triple flight deck arrangement. In later years, the ship was rebuilt with a single continuous flight deck configuration.

Original ship technical data:

• Length: approx. 261 m
• Displacement: approx. 36,500 tons (after modernization)
• Propulsion: steam turbines
• Type: fleet aircraft carrier

About Hasegawa:

Hasegawa is a Japanese plastic model manufacturer offering a wide range of ship, aircraft, and vehicle kits in various scales. Its products enable the creation of detailed historical replicas.