60002 1/350 Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship ISE

One of the most interesting warships of WWII, the IJN battleship Ise was converted in 1944 into a hybrid battleship/aircraft carrier to help cope with Japan's loss of aircraft carriers incurred at the Battle of Midway in 1942. The aft deck and armament was cleared and a 70-meter-long flight deck was built, with two rails, 12 turntables, trolleys and tie-downs, plus two catapults. The kit includes two Zuiun and two Suisei floatplanes, molded in clear plastic. Waterslide decals and signal flag stickers are provided, as is a large 1/350-scale full-color painting diagram. Other features include metal anchor chains, a nameplate seal, and display stands. Another very welcome addition to the ever-expanding world of 1/350 naval modeling! « less