Fujimi 1/700 Special Series No.044 EX-1 Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku (1941/At The Time Of The Outbreak Of War) (plus Edition) japan NEW

The Sh?kaku-class carrier, the most balanced among the Imperial Japanese Navy's large aircraft carriers, arrives in both a standard STD version and a PLUS version with additional parts! (Basic Specifications) ・Features glue-together assembly with meticulously detailed sculpting ・Primarily gray molded color, designed for assembly while enjoying painting ・Unlike the STD version, the PLUS version includes clear parts for select components to enhance realism ・The product is themed around the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the Pacific War and the period thereafter → No radar equipment installed; the bridge features Type 94 anti-aircraft mounts, with only one mount on the port side → Additional machine gun turrets at the bow and stern have not yet been installed → Flight deck markings, including white lines, are modeled after the state at the start of the war in December 1941 →Included aircraft are the trio active at the outbreak: Zero Model 21, Type 99 Carrier-Based Dive Bomber, and Type 97 Carrier-Based Torpedo Bomber. (Structure/Specifications/Features)　★ denotes features exclusive to the PLUS Edition. ●Hull ・Split-hull construction with left/right parts ・Internal reinforcement parts incorporated for structural strength ・Sidesponsons designed as separate parts for maximum dimensional accuracy and realism ・Equipped with external wiring from naval preparation work 　→ External wiring reproduced with delicate engraving, including fastener sections ・All portholes open, recreating appearance from launch to wartime ・Hull bottom designed to fit inside the hull sides; does not reproduce below the waterline ● Flight Deck ・Integrated design part spanning from bow to stern ・Windshield railings and 3 elevators are separate components 　→ Elevators can be displayed in the lowered position 　→ Windshield railings can be displayed in the upright position in addition to the normal (lowered) state ・Deck contours expressed with detailed sculpting ・Wooden deck sections rendered with fine engraving 　→ Depth allows for three-dimensional effect through panel lining while maintaining sculptural integrity ・Expansion joints depicted with recessed engraving ・Drainage channels around the flight deck reproduced ・Landing markings feature a rounded concave surface engraving ・Truss structure beneath the flight deck rendered with three-dimensional engraving ●Bow & Stern ・Anchor deck and stern deck provided as separate parts from the hull sides ・Anchor deck features an integrated structure with bollards and anchor platform 　→ Deck surface features extremely fine split pattern (anti-slip) engraved 　→ All flight deck struts are separate parts, realistically reproducing each strut's individual shape ・The Chrysanthemum Crest comes with a realistic engraved replacement part, separate from the crest mounting plate ・The two-tiered stern boat deck is reproduced with each tier as a separate part 　→While the boat davits are depicted as integrated with the deck, a realistic replacement davit part is included 　→ The mounts are finely detailed with recessed holes (engraved indentations) and pad section shapes. 　→ The deck surface features extremely fine split patterns (anti-slip) engraved. 　→ All flight deck struts are separate parts, allowing each strut to be individually reproduced. 　→ Included boats: 12-meter and 11-meter motorboats, 13-meter special cargo boat, 6-meter patrol boat. 　→★Replacement parts for the 12-meter and 11-meter motorboats are included for easier painting. →★The structure and rear canvas cover are separate parts. →★Replacement parts for the 13-meter cargo boat are included, separating the wooden floor and canvas sections. →Equipment like the loading drill gun and stern signal lights are provided as separate parts for increased realism. ●Bridge & Funnels ・Bridge base features left/right split structure parts ・Bridge windows integrated with compass bridge part (molded gray) ・Includes binocular telescope parts for enhanced detail on the anti-aircraft command post ・Detailed fittings like ladders and 60cm signal lights are separate/independent parts 　→The 60cm signal searchlight is molded in transparent plastic for realistic reproduction, differing from the STD (gray) color. ・Both funnel parts feature a top-bottom split structure 　→Accurately reproduces characteristics like the U-shaped appearance and molded details of the emergency smoke vents ・Realistic modeling with separate parts for the internal guide plates and the lattice structure at the funnel tips ● Anti-Aircraft Armament ・The twin 12.7cm high-angle guns feature separate parts for configurations with and without shields 　→Realistic replacement parts are included for the twin 12.7cm high-angle gun/Type A1 　→Wide elevation angle range is reproduced; the gun side sighting shutter offers open/closed options 　→The Type 2 modified 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft gun with shield includes realistic replacement parts ・The 25mm triple machine gun comes with finely detailed parts, not an integrated molded piece 　→Realistic design with separate gun mount and barrel parts for easy paint separation 　→Assembly requires combining runners, positioning, then securing with flowable adhesive 　→Easy to paint the gunmetal barrel and battleship gray base ●Fittings ・Mooring davits are separate parts from the hull sides 　→Allows choice between deployed (at anchor) or stowed (underway) configurations ・Separate gangway parts enable reproduction of the at-anchor appearance ・Dedicated parts added for the bow lights mounted forward on both sides etc. ※Content as of March 2026. Please note that colors may appear different from the actual product due to monitor or image resolution variations. (From the Fujimi Models website)