CVL Hosho: Version Late 1930s nvw

CVL Hosho: version late 1930s — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CVL Hosho: version late 1930s decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CVL Hosho: version late 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
Hosho was Japan's first purpose-built aircraft carrier and one of the world's earliest ships designed from the keel up for carrier operations. Laid down by Asano Shipbuilding and completed at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, she was commissioned in 1922 and became a foundational training and development platform for Japanese naval aviation.
 
Key Historical Details
Commissioned: Laid down by Asano Shipbuilding and completed at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; commissioned in 1922.
Class: Hosho
Number in Class: 1
Nickname: None commonly recorded
Primary Theater: Pacific Theater
Major Operation: Prewar operations off China and primarily training and support duties during the Pacific War.
Aircraft Complement: Varied by date, configuration, and mission.
Final Disposition: Survived World War II, served in repatriation duties, and was scrapped in 1946-47.