Highly detailed kit of the Ryuho builds into a waterline model, circa 1944.

Ryūhō was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. She was converted from the submarine tender Taigei "Big Whale", which had been used in the Second Sino-Japanese War. One of the least successful of the light aircraft carrier conversions due to her small size, slow speed and weak construction, during World War II, Ryūhō was used primarily as an aircraft transport and for training purposes, although she was also involved in a number of combat missions, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

Completion is 1934. Born as a "Big Whale" designed in advance so that it can be converted into an aircraft carrier at any time. Then after the start of the Pacific War, the aircraft carrier was remodelled and became Ryuho in 1942. The kit can reproduce the appearance before the flight deck extension. The installed machine is different from the 1945 specification.

Item is a plastic model kit and assembly is required.

Specifications

• Item Size: 40.7cm x 14.5cm x 4.8cm

This is a scale plastic model kit, assembly required. Paints and glue not included.