IJN Akagi Aircraft Carrier

A Giant of Naval History

This model recreates IJN Akagi, one of the best-known Japanese aircraft carriers of the interwar period and the Second World War. Her long, low silhouette, expansive flight deck and compact island capture a vessel closely tied to the rise of carrier aviation. The real Akagi began life as a planned battlecruiser and later took part in events including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. COBI presents this historically significant yet complex subject as a considered 1:300 scale collector’s model. Grey superstructures, a red lower hull and a wood-toned flight deck give the finished build the presence of a large museum exhibit. Displayed on its stand, the nearly 87-centimetre vessel draws the eye along every line of its elongated profile.

The 3,573-piece build starts with a densely layered hull before progressing through the deck, side platforms and island superstructure. Plates, tiles, slopes and numerous small elements shape the distinctive hull contours and finely divided technical surfaces. Around fifty printed elements reproduce deck markings, identifiers and other graphic details directly on the pieces. Small gun positions and structures add depth along the sides, while antennae and rods complete the compact command island. Moving from long structural hull sections to intricate assemblies creates a substantial project designed to unfold over several evenings.

Five repositionable micro aircraft bring the flight deck to life and let you arrange anything from orderly parking rows to launch preparations. Manually adjustable details, including small gun mounts, add restrained interaction without distracting from the display focus. A nameplate and dedicated stand give the ship a defined place in your maritime collection. It is especially suited to adult ship enthusiasts, experienced builders and anyone keen to explore historical engineering through a precise exterior model.