I already have it at home. Crem coloured resin, seems a little britle, but perfect casting, with no bubbles or warping. Excellent details on deck, very complex part of the island (I really didn't figure how the manage to make a single cast of such a complex part - but it revealed good engeneering!!!) - and most of it is going to be replaced by the PE set - and the one part hull is also full of detail. The Hangar deck is visible, so there's a good chance of packing it with some folded wings aircraft.
Another thing that impressed me was the quality of the 20mm Oerlikon guns!!! They are the most perfect that I have seen so far in 1/700!!
Decals also seem good.
The instructions booklet is very similar to Midship Models kind (computer generated 3D parts in a isometric view) and although it has some japanese writing they are very easy to follow.
There are two ship options with two optional painting schemes with references for Gunze and WEM Colourcoats range (a nice touch!)
The only thing that this model could be improved is the inclusion of the airwing, which it doesn't!
But I guess that it would be overkill making all the 1/700 aircraft in resin or white metal, when there are so many complements of these kind, from some manufacturers - and they are easy to get and cheap.
You can take a look at the model and some built pictures here:
http://www.hlj.com/product/AKI002
I am going to enjoy this built for sure!!!!!
Model courtesy of my Credit Card
Skipper
