A 1/700 scale full-hull plastic model kit depicting the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Hiryu, released as a special edition that includes finer external detailing components.
Hiryu entered service in the late 1930s and saw action in the early Pacific War. She participated in carrier operations and was heavily damaged and sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942, representing a key example of interwar carrier design used in wartime.
This kit is arranged as a full-hull model for display purposes rather than a waterline variant. The package indicates inclusion of photo-etched parts FH-25 EX-1 to upgrade deck fittings and superstructure items. Modelers should prepare for careful fitting when combining etched metal pieces with plastic parts.
Construction will need standard modelling tools and plastic-appropriate adhesives, plus care when working with photo-etched metal parts. Painting, rigging, and final finishing are not detailed here; consult reference guides for authentic color schemes and aircraft complements if completing a historically accurate model.
A full-hull 1/700 presentation of Hiryu with photo-etched enhancements, intended for modellers focused on external detail and display accuracy.
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