IJN Hosho (CVL) Version Late 1930s — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal

This 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal reproduces the principal flight-deck appearance and markings for IJN Hosho (CVL) Version Late 1930s in the Version Late 1930s configuration. 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.

Model Compatibility

This deck decal is specifically sized to fit the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale miniature .