1/700: Imperial Japanese Navy - Aircraft Carrier Hiryu (Plastic Model) [Fujimi]

Japanese Original Edition, Plastic Model Kit, Brand New

The Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Hiryu is a 1/700 scale plastic model kit that accurately recreates the carrier as it appeared during the December 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and the June 1942 Battle of Midway. Completed in 1939 as a modified version of Soryu, Hiryu featured a wider flight deck near the bridge, a port-side island structure, and an extended forecastle deck. It played a key role in early Pacific War operations, including the Pearl Harbor attack and Indian Ocean raids before its final battle at Midway, where it launched a retaliatory strike against USS Yorktown before being heavily damaged and lost.

This model includes detailed features from its Midway operation, including the Hinamaru recognition markings on the flight deck, used to distinguish friend from foe. With finely molded parts capturing the carrier’s unique design and historical significance, this kit is an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts and scale model collectors.

Details:

Maker: Fujimi
Material: Plastic
Scale: 1/700
Release Date: 2025/05