{"product_id":"ijn-taiho-aircraft-carrier","title":"IJN Taiho Aircraft Carrier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIJN Taiho Aircraft Carrier – 6,062 Piece Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese innovation. Armored flight deck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IJN Taiho represented Japan's attempt to build an armored aircraft carrier capable of withstanding punishment while projecting air power across the Pacific. Commissioned in March 1944, Taiho featured an armored flight deck, enclosed bow, and capacity for 75 aircraft—the largest carrier in the Imperial Japanese Navy when completed. Her career lasted just three months; during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944, a single torpedo hit created gasoline vapor that ignited catastrophically, destroying the ship and taking 1,650 crew with her. Taiho's loss demonstrated the vulnerability of even the most heavily protected carriers to submarine attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:700 scale build captures the distinctive profile of Japan's super carrier. From the armored flight deck and enclosed bow design to the island structure and aircraft complement, every detail reflects Japanese naval aviation at its technological peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,062 precision-engineered pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted model dimensions: 36cm x 8cm x 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmored flight deck with arresting gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed island superstructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft elevator assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-aircraft gun positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature aircraft complement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperial Japanese Navy gray scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color instruction manual included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor WWII naval historians and collectors of Japanese warships. A display piece representing the pinnacle of Japanese carrier development and the tragic brevity of armored carrier operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece Count: 6,062\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (completed build): 36cm x 8cm x 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level: Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: 10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Full-color instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild ambition. Remember sacrifice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"303 Bricks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52289105953070,"sku":"F47-TAIHO","price":458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/8969\/3486\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fyzslwfyzslwfyzs.png?v=1783541872","url":"https:\/\/winibricks.com\/products\/ijn-taiho-aircraft-carrier","provider":"Wini Bricks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}