Much better Japanese aircraft carrier choice than the original Shinano, which never launched a plane in battle. Not as detailed as I'd like from the sides, but all in all a nice addition to my games

Impressive as the Shinano was, I too didn't understand why the makers chose it as the designated IJN's carrier. It should be one of the famous four. If you feel the same way, the Akagi is a must buy. Matches A&A pieces perfectly and looks unique with its horizontal funnel.

I never understood why the game makers chose the Shinano to represent the IJN's powerful carrier fleet! It was a one off ship, was never in full commission and didn't survive it's first voyage to sea. Now we have the the Akagi. Here at last is the class/ship which stormed across the pacific. It's a nice cast and will make a great addition to any game!

Ordered for sons. Just learning 1941 A&A. Perfect match to pieces that already came with the game (size, shape, color). Sons love having the extra pieces. Definitely recommend.

I always thought the carriers that were involved in Pearl Harbor and/or Midway (Kaga, Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu, Shokaku, Zuikaku) made more sense for use as the Japanese carrier unit than Shinano, sunk while still undergoing trials. Largest ship ever sunk by a submarine, what a WONDERFUL thing to be known for! Similar-looking next-generation Taiho ultimately wasn't around that long either.