CV Soryu: Pearl Harbor nvw

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

This CV Soryu: 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 Soryu 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

Soryu was built at Kure Naval Arsenal as a fast, purpose-built fleet carrier and commissioned in 1937. She formed Carrier Division 2 with Hiryu and became an important part of Japan's mobile carrier striking force before and during the opening months of the Pacific War.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: Kure Naval Arsenal; purpose-built fleet carrier commissioned in 1937. Class: Soryu 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: Hit by U.S. dive bombers at Midway on 4 June 1942, abandoned after severe fires, and lost that evening.