IJN Akagi ™ www.model-space.com IJN AIRCRAFT CARRIER AKAGI IJN Aircraft Carrier Akagi

Bow

IJN chrysanthemum crest

Bow anchors Island The island is constructed from multiple highly detailed metal castings, including large pieces that make up the main parts of the island and smaller pieces, such as stairs, radars and binoculars.

Landing lights

Stern Funnel The funnel was a revolutionary design, positioned below the flight deck, facing down, directing the exhaust away from the hull. Made from three main castings and etched brass pieces.

Stern anchor

Propellers Rudders ™ www.model-space.com

Upper level

Lower level

Hangar If you remove the flight deck, the detailed structure of the hangar below is revealed. The hangar is made up of two levels: the removable upper level made from individual ‘trays’, and the lower level, built onto the frames.

Elevators As well as the two levels of the hangar, there are three elevators with detailed mechanisms and platforms. IJN Aircraft Carrier Akagi ™ www.model-space.com

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Detailed castings 21 die-cast planes Along with the island and the funnel, there are many The model has been recreated to match the ship that was used in the attack on other detailed castings positioned all over the model, , including the three types of plane that would have been carried. including many anti-aircraft guns, rangefinders, landing Seven of each of the three planes shown above are supplied in this series and lights, platforms and walkways, support brackets and while more than 21 planes would have been carried on the real ship, the pillars, anchors, and lifeboats. number supplied can be easily showcased on either the flight deck or the hangar and elevators. Wooden hull assembly The hull is constructed from wood, beginning with the base, frames and blocks. It is then that the planking and walls of the hangar are added, increasing the level of detail and revealing more of the shape. Towards the end of assembly the removable flight deck is added, so you can reveal the details of the hangar below.

Specifications: Customer Service Information: Scale 1:250 Email: [email protected] Materials Wood and cast metal Phone: (877) 544-6779 Finished Dimensions L 42”, H 6.9”, W 6.7” Website: www.model-space.com Difficulty Rating 5 www.model-space.com

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