CV Hiryu: Pearl Harbor nvw

CV Hiryu: Pearl Harbor — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CV Hiryu: Pearl Harbor decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Pearl Harbor version 1941. Specifically scaled to NavWar 1-3000 model.

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV Hiryu during that period of time. Customers report that most decals fit Davco ship castings fairly well. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

Hiryu was built at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal as a modified development of the Soryu design and commissioned in 1939. Operating with Soryu in Carrier Division 2, she took part in the Imperial Japanese Navy's major carrier offensives at the beginning of the Pacific War.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; fast fleet carrier commissioned in 1939. Class: Hiryu Number in Class: 1 Nickname: None commonly recorded Primary Theater: Pacific Theater Major Operation: Attack on Pearl Harbor Aircraft Complement: Varied by date, configuration, and mission. Final Disposition: Mortally damaged by U.S. dive bombers on 4 June 1942 and scuttled early on 5 June after uncontrollable fires.