CV Shokaku: Pearl Harbor nvw

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

This CV Shokaku: 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 Shokaku 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

Shokaku was built at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal and commissioned in 1941 as one of Japan's most capable prewar fleet carriers. Together with her sister Zuikaku, she formed Carrier Division 5 and entered combat almost immediately with the Pearl Harbor strike force.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; commissioned in 1941. Class: Shokaku class Number in Class: 2 Nickname: None commonly recorded Primary Theater: Pacific Theater Major Operation: Attack on Pearl Harbor Aircraft Complement: Varied by date, configuration, and mission. Final Disposition: Torpedoed and sunk by USS Cavalla during the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19 June 1944.