Tamiya 31212 - 1/700 IJN Junyo Carrier Kit, Precision Naval Modelling  [31212]

Tamiya 31212 1/700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Junyo - Precision naval kit

The Tamiya 1/700 IJN Junyo model represents the carrier converted from a passenger liner in July 1942. It highlights Junyo's wartime service, including its part in the Battle of Santa Cruz, and provides a faithful scale rendition for model ship fans who focus on accurate profiles.

Wartime role and modeller appeal

Known for involvement in strikes that affected the U.S. carrier Hornet, Junyo is reproduced here with signature features like the passenger-liner bow and the 26-degree slanted funnel blending into the bridge island. These elements make the kit attractive to builders interested in period naval engineering.

Model Features and Building Experience

The kit contains delicate small parts such as the main mast and anti-aircraft pieces plus a selection of aircraft. Building demands attention to detail, but the waterslide decals and clear pictorial instructions help achieve an accurate end result.