CV Shinano: Standard Version nvw

CV Shinano: Standard version — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CV Shinano: Standard version decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Nav2031 CV Shinano: Standard version. Specifically sized to NavWar model ship.

Decal Information

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