Five Star Models 1/700 WWII IJA Yamashiro Maru Escort Aircraft Carrier
The Five Star Models 1/700 WWII IJA Yamashiro Maru Escort Aircraft Carrier (product number 720040 or FS720040) is a high-detail resin model kit representing a converted passenger-cargo ship operated by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. This precision-engineered kit captures the unique profile of this auxiliary escort carrier, converted in 1944 to carry an auxiliary flight deck for anti-submarine patrol and aircraft ferrying duties.
Product Specifications
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Brand: Five Star Models
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Product Number: 720040 (FS720040)
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Scale: 1:700
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Type: Static unassembled resin model kit
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Material: Resin parts with photo-etched (PE) metal and turned metal components
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Theme: WWII Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
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Assembly Required: Yes; requires advanced modeling skills for resin cleaning, precision metal folding, and assembly using cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive
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Recommended Age: 17 years and up due to complexity and small components
Kit Contents and Features
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Main Components: Features a finely detailed resin hull and superstructure, accurately reflecting the unique profile of this auxiliary escort carrier
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Photo-Etched Detail: Includes multiple photo-etched metal frets for fine-scale parts such as flight deck supports, railings, vertical and inclined ladders, and anti-aircraft gun shields
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Metal Parts: The kit includes turned metal barrels for the ship's armament, providing a sharper and more scale-accurate appearance than molded resin
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Precision Manufacturing: Utilizes modern resin casting and 3D-design technology to achieve intricate details not found in standard injection-molded plastic kits
Physical Data
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Packaging Size: Approximately 23.0 x 14.8 x 3.5 cm
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Item Weight: Approximately 180g
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