Originally laid down in 1917, the ISE was completely modernised in 1937. Following the Japanese defeat at Midway, she was hastily reconfigured as a half carrier in 1943 (flight deck to the rear of the vessel) and was in that configuration when she was sunk at her moorings in Kure by a US air attack on July 24, 1945.

This new kit represents the ship as she appeared after the conversion to carrier configuration

Highly detailed plastic moulded in grey.

Detailed hull.

Detailed assembly guide, leading you step by step through the construction process.

Decal sheet for replicating ship markings and flags.

Paint and glue not included