{"product_id":"特-no-24-new-special-series-1-700-scale-imperial-japanese-navy-aircraft-carrier-ryuho-year-1945-showa-20-日本海軍航空母艦-龍鳳-1945年-昭和20年","title":"(特) No. 24 New Special Series 1\/700 Scale Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Ryuho ~ Year 1945 (Showa 20) [日本海軍航空母艦 龍鳳 ~ 1945年 (昭和20年)]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Model Specifications]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5486\/8527\/files\/432458_e.jpg?v=1776860511\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom submarine tender to light aircraft carrier—the light aircraft carrier \"Ryūhō (龍鳳),\" which survived until the end of the war, is back with revised specifications!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molded color of the hull has been changed to No. 22 (light green) to accommodate camouflage painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction manual now includes illustrations to help with camouflage painting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5486\/8527\/files\/432458_f.jpg?v=1776860536\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5486\/8527\/files\/432458_g.jpg?v=1776860550\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Submarine Tender to Light Aircraft Carrier – The Light Aircraft Carrier \"Ryūhō (龍鳳),\" which survived until the end of the war, is back with revised specifications!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering camouflage painting, the molded color has been changed to Outer Hull Color No. 22 (Light Green).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction manual now includes illustrations to help with camouflage painting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft carrier \"Ryūhō (龍鳳)\" was based on the \"Taigei (\u003cspan\u003e大鯨\u003c\/span\u003e),\" which was built as a submarine tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt under the 1933 plan, the Taigei (\u003cspan\u003e大鯨\u003c\/span\u003e), like the Shōhō-class (祥鳳級) aircraft carriers, was part of a shipbuilding plan that envisioned its conversion into an aircraft carrier to supplement existing aircraft carrier forces in times of emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it was largely completed in 1938, problems with the performance of its diesel engines and hull strength prevented it from becoming fully operational, and improvement work continued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after the outbreak of war, the \"Taigei (\u003cspan\u003e大鯨\u003c\/span\u003e)\" began conversion into an aircraft carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis involved major modifications, such as replacing the malfunctioning diesel engines with turbine engines, and the conversion process was prolonged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 1942, it was renamed \"Ryūhō (龍鳳)\" and converted into an aircraft carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this time, having suffered defeats in the Battle of Midway (\u003cspan\u003e中途島海戰\u003c\/span\u003e) and struggles in the Battle of Guadalcanal (\u003cspan\u003e瓜達康納爾島戰役\u003c\/span\u003e), its participation in full-scale air combat would have to wait until Operation A-Go \u003cspan lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003eあ号作戦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Battle of the Philippine Sea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"zh-Hant-HK\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003e菲律賓海海戰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e) in June 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that battle, its flight deck was extended to accommodate new carrier-based aircraft, but it remained in the inland sea each time. Finally, it was moored off the coast of Etajima (\u003cspan\u003e江田島\u003c\/span\u003e), ending its mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Series is a 1\/700 scale, waterline model recreating the ship above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith detailed parts division and delicate sculpting, this ship model boasts excellent detail reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ This product is modeled after the final configuration in July 1944, with an extended flight deck and a total of six 28-barreled rocket launchers mounted on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ The extended flight deck is a dedicated part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ The \"12cm 28-barreled Rocket Launcher\" and its mount, included only in the 1945 (Showa 20) specification, are included as dedicated parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ The molded parts for the main camouflage areas have been changed to light green to ensure proper color development of the hull's No. 22 paint scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ Five aircraft types that were planned to be deployed are included in clear molded form: the Zero Fighter Type 52 \u003cspan\u003e零式艦上戦闘機 五二型\u003c\/span\u003e, the Suisei Dive Bomber Type 11 \u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003e彗星艦上轟炸機 一一型\u003c\/span\u003e, the Tenzan \u003cspan\u003e天山艦上攻擊機 \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan\u003eRyūsei \u003c\/span\u003eTorpedo Bombers \u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003e流星艦上攻擊機\u003c\/span\u003e, and the Saiun Reconnaissance Aircraft \u003cspan\u003e彩雲艦上偵察機\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[First-Press Limited Edition Bonus]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-piece Type 96 25mm Machine Gun is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gunmetal barrel and gray base are designed for easy painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction manual includes a reference diagram to allow for painting of the camouflage scheme applied to the hull and flight deck without the need for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Series is a standard plastic model kit requiring painting and adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit recreates the true appearance of a well-known Imperial Japanese Navy vessel, incorporating all the latest information currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the latest mold technology, it allows for intricate detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this ship model kit, you can learn about history and the historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a model kit that can be enjoyed by generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that due to monitor and image resolution issues, the color may appear different from the actual product. The product is new and unopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This product is made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is brand new and unopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release date is undecided and may be subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimi Mokei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57098869997871,"sku":"432458","price":195.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5486\/8527\/files\/432458a.jpg?v=1776860467","url":"https:\/\/hobbycrafthk.com\/products\/%e7%89%b9-no-24-new-special-series-1-700-scale-imperial-japanese-navy-aircraft-carrier-ryuho-year-1945-showa-20-%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e6%b5%b7%e8%bb%8d%e8%88%aa%e7%a9%ba%e6%af%8d%e8%89%a6-%e9%be%8d%e9%b3%b3-1945%e5%b9%b4-%e6%98%ad%e5%92%8c20%e5%b9%b4","provider":"Hobby Craft HK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}