This was on modelwarships a week or so ago. Did the Mikasa have a sister ship?

With a proper parts breakdown, Hasegawa could offer both the initial pre-war and the WW2 configuration. I can already see all those biplanes on the deck.

Hi Rodger,

There were only two configurations to the Kaga. Launched in 1921as a battleship, and completed as a carrier in 1928, she would undergo reconstruction in 1934-35 which would lenghten her flightdeck from 562ft to 815ft, and increase her capacity from 60 planes to 90. It would require careful planning by Hasegawa to allow them the profitable duel release of both variants.... With that in mind, I would purchase both the early and WW2 versions.

Frank

Does anyone know if there were any changes to the hull when Kaga was modernized in 1934-35? If not, Hasegawa could release two versions - like they did with Mikasa. Though obviously the changes would be more extensive than they were with Mikasa.

When Kaga was refit in 1936 the bridge was moved from the hull centerline to the island after teh flight deck was enxtended, and I would imagine the hull was bulged to counter the weight changes.

Although it's feasible that the kit (if it is in fact Kaga) could be engineered to allow for both versions (as separate releases), I'm not sure it's economically viable.

It's one of those situations - the pre-war version would probably sell well in Japan but not in rest of the market, while a Battle of Midway version would sell well everywhere.

Hey - it's only speculation. I've heard nothing definitive on what it'll be.

Personally, I'm still hoping it's Takao or Myoko.

Jeff