Description
[Model Specifications]

Deck markings and aircraft are selectable.
Both 1941 and 1938 specifications can be built.
The product features a hull split into left and right halves.
The flight deck features molded details of mooring rings, catapults, and their planned positions.
The smokestacks utilize slide molding, and even the steam exhaust pipes on the sides are reproduced.
Decals include both 1941 and 1938 flight deck white lines.
Aircraft included are the Zero Fighter Type 21 零式艦上戰鬥機 二一型, Dive Bomber Type 99 九九式艦上轟炸機, Carrier Attack Bomber Type 97 九七式艦上攻擊機, and Fighter Type 96 九六式艦載戰鬥機, corresponding to their respective years.
The medium-sized aircraft carrier "Sōryū (蒼龍)," which played a key role in the Nagumo Task Force's 南雲機動部隊 rapid advance at the start of the war, is making a reappearance with a choice of 1941/1938 configurations!
The deck markings and aircraft are selectable, allowing you to build the 1938 specification with the "Sa" marking on the flight deck, or the configuration with the aircraft and deck white line markings from the start of the war (Pearl Harbor 珍珠灣作戰 to the Battle of Midway 中途島海戰) to the end of the war.
□ The product features a hull split into left and right halves.
The flight deck features molded details of mooring rings, catapults, and their planned installation locations.
□ The smokestack utilizes slide molding, reproducing even the steam exhaust pipes on the sides.
□ The decals include both 1941 and 1938 flight deck white line markings.
□ The included aircraft are the Zero Fighter Type 21 零式艦上戰鬥機 二一型, Dive Bomber Type 99 九九式艦上轟炸機, Carrier Attack Bomber Type 97 九七式艦上攻擊機, and Fighter Type 96 九六式艦載戰鬥機, Carrier Bomber Type 96 九六式艦上攻擊機, corresponding to their respective years.
■ The genuine etching parts "Gup-81 Sōryū (蒼龍) Compatible Parts," ideal for detailed model building, are available separately.
■ The separately sold parts "Gup-82 Wooden Deck Decal," which easily and realistically reproduces the planked flight deck, are also available. Recommended for those who want to assemble without painting!
■ When displaying or storing the completed model, please also use the ship name plate "No. 17 Sōryū (蒼龍)," based on the package design.
Please note that due to monitor and image resolution issues, the color may appear different from the actual product. The product is new and unopened.
*This product is made in Japan.
*This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.
Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues.
The product is brand new and unopened.
The release date is undecided and may be subject to change.

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