“Red Castle” was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), named after Mount Akagi in present-day Gunma Prefecture. Though she was laid down as an Amagi -class battlecruiser, Akagi was converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. The second Japanese aircraft carrier to enter service, and the first large or “fleet” carrier, Akagi figured prominently in the development of the IJN’s new carrier striking force doctrine that grouped carriers together, concentrating their air power. This doctrine enabled Japan to attain its strategic goals during the early stages of the Pacific War from December 1941 until mid-1942. S aircraft served in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s. Upon the formation of the First Air Fleet or Kido Butai (Striking Force) in early 1941, she became its flagship, and remained so for the duration of her service. With other fleet carriers, she took part in the Attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and the invasion of Rabaul in the Southwest Pacific in January 1942. The following month, her aircraft bombed Darwin, Australia, and assisted in the conquest of the Dutch East Indies. In March and April 1942, Akagi. Aircraft helped sink a British heavy cruiser and an Australian destroyer in the Indian Ocean Raid. After a brief refit, Akagi and three other fleet carriers of the Kido Butai participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. After bombarding American forces on the atoll, Akagi and the other carriers were attacked by aircraft from Midway and the carriers Enterprise , Hornet , and Yorktown. Dive bombers from Enterprise severely damaged Akagi. When it became obvious she could not be saved, she was scuttled by Japanese destroyers to prevent her from falling into enemy hands. The loss of Akagi and three other IJN carriers at Midway was a crucial strategic defeat for Japan and contributed significantly to the Allies’ ultimate victory in the Pacific. This is the 1/350 Scale IJN Aircraft Carrier Akagi 1941 Plastic Model Kit by Hasegawa. Suitable for Ages 12 & Up. Highly detailed plastic pieces molded mainly in grey Waterslide decals Illustrated instruction with paint/marking guide included. Assembly Hobby knife (RMXR6909) Cement for plastics (TESR3512) Sprue cutters (HCAR0630) Pin vise (HCAR0696) Paint (Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Silver, Gold, IJN Green, Steel, Cocoa Brown, Dark Gray, Flat Black, Mitsubishi Green, Wood Brown, Tan, Flat White, Semi Gloss Black, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Gray Green, Metallic Blue Green, Burnt Iron, Tire Black). Length: 29.33″ (745mm) Width: 6.18″ (157mm) Height: 4.60 (117mm) Skill level: 3 Parts: 802. Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please keep away from children 3 years of age and younger. For Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft Set order HSGS2130. The item “NIB, Hasegawa 40025 1/350 IJN Aircraft Carrier Akagi 1941″ is in sale since Tuesday, October 31, 2017. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Military\Sea”. The seller is “wholeedeal” and is located in South El Monte, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
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