Aoshima 1/700 Kasuga Maru- NYK Pacific Ocean Liner - (Converted to Aircraft Carrier Taiyo), 01502-1000

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Aoshima 1/700 Kasuga Maru-  NYK Pacific Ocean Liner - (Converted to Aircraft Carrier Taiyo), 01502-1000 plastic model kit

1/700 01502-1000 Aoshima Kasuga Maru- NYK Pacific Ocean Liner - (Converted to Aircraft Carrier Taiyo)

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

1/700 scale waterline model that is highly detailed and finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Kasuga Maru was one of a class of three Japanese ocean liners that were built for the Nippon Yusen K line. She was launched in September 1940 and saw very little or no service (accounts vary) as a transport before her conversion to the escort carrier Taiyo. Given the size and machinery of this class of liner, the IJN subsidized their construction and knew they would make fine escort carriers. The Taiyo went on to have a very active career. She was attacked many times and damaged several times. Taiyo was eventually sunk in a submarine attack in August 1944 with a heavy loss of life by the USS Rasher.

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