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The Danbury Mint USS Hornet is a collectible scale model of the USS Hornet (CV-8), the Yorktown-class aircraft carrier famous for launching the Doolittle Raid on Japan in April 1942. Museum-quality or “amazing” level of detail with hand-painted elements. This covers the island superstructure, flight deck markings, anti-aircraft guns, aircraft, rigging/masts (including delicate antennas), and other fittings. Models are often die-cast or use precision-molded materials for realism.

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This is a large prewar Japanese model-construction blueprint depicting the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier. In her early configuration. The upper section is printed with the following wording. Young Engineer’s Design Plan. Aircraft Carrier Kaga Model Construction Blueprint. Supervised by Imperial Japanese Navy Constructor Lieutenant Kenzan Sakuichi. Translated here as “Imperial Japanese Navy Constructor Lieutenant, ” was an official naval engineering rank associated with warship design and construction. Because the Imperial Japanese Navy was dissolved following Japan’s defeat in 1945, the use of this naval title supports the identification of the blueprint as a genuine prewar or wartime-period publication rather than a later postwar hobby reproduction. From Pearl Harbor to Midway. Kaga became one of the best-known aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. On December 7, 1941, she participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor together with the carriers Akagi, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku, and Zuikaku. Only six months later, Kaga took part in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. During that battle, American carrier aircraft attacked the Japanese fleet, and Kaga was lost together with Akagi, Soryu, and Hiryu. Kaga therefore stands at both ends of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s early wartime carrier story: the dramatic success at Pearl Harbor and the devastating defeat at Midway. Kaga’s Early Three-Level Flight Deck. The vessel shown here is not Kaga’s better-known Pearl Harbor configuration. Instead, the blueprint depicts her original and highly experimental. Kaga and Akagi were the only aircraft carriers completed with three superimposed flight decks, reflecting a period when aircraft-carrier design and operational doctrine were still being developed. Kaga was later extensively reconstructed with a single full-length flight deck. This early configuration makes the blueprint especially interesting. It records the transitional period when the Japanese Navy was still experimenting with how aircraft should be launched, recovered, stored, and operated aboard a large warship. More Than a Children’s Hobby Plan. Although issued as an educational model-building plan rather than as an official shipyard construction drawing, it contains detailed technical illustrations, including. Bow and stern sections. Gun positions and other fittings. Principal dimensions and specifications. Prewar model construction was not viewed only as entertainment. It also introduced young people to drafting, mechanics, shipbuilding, aviation, and practical engineering. The printed supervision credit of an Imperial Japanese Navy construction officer gives this piece a stronger historical connection than an ordinary commercial model plan. The blueprint has been stored folded and shows age-related wear, including fold lines, staining, discoloration, small holes, splits, and damage along the central folds. These signs of use and age form part of its history. A remarkable surviving document from the formative years of Japanese naval aviation-showing Kaga before Pearl Harbor and Midway made her one of the most recognized aircraft carriers of the Pacific War. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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1/700 WWII IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga Complete Upgrade Set for Fujimi kits (SKU: FS710356SP). Product Type / Brief Info. Detail-up parts / modeling accessories. Please note: model(s) and figure(s) shown in the picture are for illustrative purpose only, which are Not included. Then you will see the button! If you need your order insured and trackable (highly recommended), please choose the ” Auspost Registered Post International Parcel ” option. All orders are wrapped very carefully before dispatch. In some cases it may take more than 40 days to arrive.

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Submitted for your approval is this Hasegawa model kit in 1/350 scale of the WWII Japanese Aircraft Carrier Akagi. This Plastic Model is an advanced scale model kit of the famous Japanese Navy aircraft carrier from World War II. This unassembled kit features a realistic gray color and comes with a stand for display. The set includes all the necessary components to build a detailed model of the Akagi carrier, making it an ideal project for hobbyists aged 17 years and up. The box has been opened for inspection only. All the parts are factory sealed except for the hull parts. One of the sprue tree contacts has come loose from the bottom front of one hull part. Come No missing parts. The instructions and decals are in very good condition. The box has one small hole on the box top That has been taped from the other side, please see last photo. It has normal shelfware otherwise like bowing on the top from other models setting on it. Also, it may take 2 to 6 weeks to get your item in most cases. Comes from a smoke free home!

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Essex Class Carriers in WWII Technical and Operational History w/Maps/Jacket+.

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1/1000 WWII US Aircraft Carrier Ticonderoga-class Cruiser CV-14 Model Toy W/base. Brand new and high quality. Size: 26 4.55.9CM. Model description: Rich in details, the model comes with 30 carrier based aircrafts and display base. 100% New Condition and High Quality. According to manual measurement, there maybe 1-2 cm difference, We appreciate your understanding! (Size: 1cm = 0.394 inch, 1 inch = 2.54cm). The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. Pls order the item you need, and make sure you order the right item you really want. Item location is at China, and we do cross air express. We are a professional worldwide wholesale company. High product quality, reasonable prices, excellent customer service and a reliable credit standing is our tenet. Feedback is very important to us. We will do our best to solve your problem as soon as possible. Thank you for your visit and welcome back. We will reply you ASAP. Our aim is to provide Top Level Customer Service, normally so we will try our best to solve any problem. We greatly appreciate your POSITIVEfeedback.

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Brand new and high quality. Size: 26 4.55.9CM. Model description: Rich in details, the model comes with 30 carrier based aircrafts and display base. We will do our best to solve your problem as soon as possible, thanks.

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What’s Included. Mounted on display bases with hand-painted “water” effects. Likely 1:1200-1:2400 scale naval miniatures. Appears to be cast metal or early plastic construction. Hand-painted with realistic deck and superstructure detail. Mounted on uniform bases for display or tabletop use. Includes handwritten labels noting.

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The Corgi Aviation WWII Dioramas Carrier Deck Set F4U-1D Corsair 1:72 limited edition #1388, is a detailed diecast model of a military aircraft from World War II, specifically a Corsair airplane. The paint job, intricate design, and limited edition status make it a highly collectible piece for aviation enthusiasts. The set also includes a stand for display, adding to its appeal as a visually striking display piece. Made by Corgi in 2006, this model captures the essence of military aviation history with its accurate representation and attention to detail. The box looks like it has had some water damage and has some mildew on the inside. See pictures for details.

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Brand new and high quality. Size: 26 4.55.9CM. Model description: Rich in details, the model comes with 30 carrier based aircrafts and display base. We will do our best to solve your problem as soon as possible, thanks.

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