This particuilar set is for the Pit Road 1/700 IJN aircraft carrier Ryuho in her 1945 fit. As you can see from the fret images, this one is quite complete and replaces quite a bit of the ancillery bits of the kit.

For instance, you get a complete set of catwalks, most of the sponsons are also replaced and this includes the various AAA guns that are placed on those sponsons. There are a new pair of aft LSO platforms and new radio masts. New aircraft catch fencing is also included about amidships as well as a ship's crane.

I have to admit total ignorance of what the raised section is in the forward flight deck. I was thinking a wind shield, a final catch fence or even a retractable radar set. I do not think it is an elevator as that is amidships. Anyone who knows more than I on this, input would be appreciated.

Overall, it is like all Lion Roar etched sets in that it is for experienced modelers and quite complete. The perfect thing to add to your Pit Road Ryuho if you have been lucky enough to find one!

May 2013