Akagi(Japanese: ; “Red Castle”) was anaircraft carrierbuilt for theImperial Japanese Navy(IJN), named afterMount Akagiin present-dayGunma Prefecture. Though she waslaid downas anAmagi-classbattlecruiser,Akagiwas converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction to comply with the terms of theWashington Naval Treaty. The ship was rebuilt from 1935 to 1938 with her original threeflight decksconsolidated into a single enlarged flight deck and anislandsuperstructure. The second Japanese aircraft carrier to enter service, and the first large or“fleet” carrier,Akagiand the relatedKagafigured prominently in the development of the IJN’s new carrier striking force doctrine that grouped carriers together, concentrating their air power. This doctrine enabled Japan to attain its strategic goals during the early stages of thePacific Warfrom December 1941 until mid-1942.

A Akagi Class Aircraft Carrier painted with a Waterslide Decal. Decal is printed using Backing. Carrier is painted with Primer Gray, Nuln Oil and Highlighted with Ghost Gray.

Out of Box Japanese Aircraft Carrier from Axis & Allies Board Game 1941.

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