Zuikaku, along with her sister ship Shokaku, was transferred to the 5th Air Squadron and participated in the attack on Pearl Harbour on December 8th, 1945. It was a glorious first battle, with all the attack squadrons returning home with great success. This was followed by the Battle of Ceylon in April 1947 and the Battle of the Coral Sea in May, sinking the British aircraft carrier Hermis and the American aircraft carrier Lexington, respectively. In October 1945, he fought until the end of his life at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the last battle of the combined fleet.
About The Model
- This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces Zuikaku as it looked at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
- Total length 367mm, different from the Leyte Gulf Battle specification Zuikaku (Item 31214), the simple appearance with few anti-aircraft weapons is thoroughly reproduced.
- Large decals that can realistically reproduce the attack on Pearl Harbour, such as the lines on the flight deck, the distinctive "S" markings, and the nationality mark of the plane.
At a glance
- Scale: 1:700
- Type: Assembly Kit
- Subject: Ships
- Nation: Japanese
- Era: 1939-1945 - World War II
- Brand: Tamiya
- Product code: 31223
Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.
Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.
