Aoshima 00953 Chiyoda 1/700 Seaplane Carrier Conversion Kit  [AO-00953]

Build notes on the Chiyoda carrier model

The Aoshima 00953 1/700 Scale Aircraft Carrier Chiyoda kit lets modellers reconstruct a ship notable for its conversion from seaplane carrier to aircraft carrier. Laid down as a seaplane carrier in 1934 and converted after the Battle of Midway, Chiyoda saw service in campaigns such as the Mariana Islands action while attached to the third fleet. The kit reflects the vessel's altered profile and operational history without adding speculative features.