I've had the 350 scale one in the stash for years...guess I oughta build it before I even remotely consider this monster

That kit could ruin a marriage.

So Merit is a branch or subsiduary of Trumpeter?

Well, this will give me the chance to produce that Yorktown vs. I-168 dio I've had in mind for some time--my LHS had the Nichimo I-19 suddenly appear on its shelf, so perhaps that was an omen. --Karl

Yes Sir! Some large scale action....looking forward to this one. Cheers, Joe

Hi ! Any news about release date ? Did Trumpeter or Merit make corretion of the hull shape ?

Nope, just being manufactured for Merit International by Trumpeter. Merit International is the US importer for lines like AFV Club, Xact, HK Models, etc, etc. but they do have a small line of their own products. Here is some specs on the kit: Giant Size of over 1,239 mm Long One Piece Injection Molded Hull Fully Detailed Hanger Carrier Deck Molded in Clear Plastic to Display Hanger Detail 5 x F4F-4 Wildcat Fighters 5 x SBD 3/4 Dauntless Dive Bombers 8 x TBD-1 Devastator Torpedo Bombers 16 x Doolittle Raid B25 B with Proper Nose art and Markings Optional Built with “Early” or “Late” Type Radars Over 1,290 Parts 44 Injection Molded Spruces 9 Photo Etched Detailing Sheets 8 x Turn Metal Barrels for 5 inch Guns Metal anchor Chains

A single piece hull? That will rate one of the longest boxes in plastic ship modeling ever! Even without a diorama, she most assuredly qualifies as 'furniture scale'. --Karl

Yes Karl, You are rigt, I have two Bismarck's and Arizona in 1:200 it's look rather as a furniture set from IKEA than model boxes Cheers Wojtek MAKIETARIUM