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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 12:39 PM UTC
Two weeks ago, I purchased the Osprey "USN Carriers vs IJN Carriers" book at a contest. While look through the book, I found an interesting photo for those who like to build early war, 1942, IJN carriers.

Here is a photo of the Zuikaku from 1942. If you notice, the cockpits of the aircraft spotted on deck have been covered with canvas to shade and keep the heat out.



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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 12:42 AM UTC
That is interesting. Then sitting in the shade are the air crew members.

Thanks for sharing!

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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 01:26 AM UTC
Wonderful way to avoid super detailing cockpits.
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 03:04 AM UTC
it's picnic time!!!

Interesting indeed - and a unusual way of making the flight deck
Thanks for sharing Kenny
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