CV Shinano: Camo Version 2 nvw

CV Shinano: Camo Version 2 — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CV Shinano: Camo Version 2 decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Nav2033 CV Shinano: camo version 2. Specifically sized to NavWar model ship.

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV Shinano 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

Shinano was laid down at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal as the third Yamato-class battleship and was converted during construction into a large aircraft carrier. Commissioned in November 1944 while still incomplete, she was intended primarily to support and replenish other carriers rather than operate as a conventional strike carrier.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; begun as a Yamato-class battleship, converted to an aircraft carrier, and commissioned in November 1944. Class: Shinano (unique carrier conversion) Number in Class: 1 Nickname: None commonly recorded Primary Theater: Pacific Theater Major Operation: No major campaign service; Shinano was lost before reaching an operational deployment. Aircraft Complement: Varied by date, configuration, and mission. Final Disposition: Torpedoed by USS Archerfish and sunk on 29 November 1944, only days after commissioning.