Fujimi FJ-45221 1/700 Full-Hull Plastic Model - IJN Carrier Taihou (Latex Deck)  [FJ-45221]

Fujimi 1/700 IJN Carrier Taihou - Full-Hull Kit with Latex Deck

A 1/700 scale full-hull plastic model kit of the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Taihou, included in Fujimi's full-hull range and aimed at builders who prioritise external accuracy and a realistic deck finish.

Taihou entered service in 1944 as a larger late-war Japanese fleet carrier with attempts at improved protection compared with earlier designs. She saw brief service before being lost in 1944 after torpedo damage that caused catastrophic internal explosions.

The kit emphasises external fidelity and deck texture. The full-hull format preserves hull form below the waterline for stable display on keels or in dioramas. The included latex flight deck offers a textured, covered-deck appearance, and the photo-etched parts supply fine fittings and deck detail that are difficult to reproduce with injection-moulded components. Assembly requires careful handling of small parts and standard modelling skills for painting and rigging to reach display quality.

Intended for collectors and display-oriented model builders, this full-hull kit highlights hull lines and deck texture through its latex deck and photo-etched detailing.