Detailed bridge and deck design ship model. The "Hyuga" was a **hybrid battleship (not an aircraft carrier, but a battleship converted into a hybrid battleship)** of the Imperial Japanese Navy that was active during World War II. Background of the conversion (into a hybrid battleship): • After losing many aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway (1942), the Imperial Japanese Navy rushed to rebuild its air power. • Therefore, it was decided to convert the "Ise" and "Hyuga" into **hybrid battleships (a compromise between a battleship and an aircraft carrier)**. Main conversion details: • Removed two rear turrets (the 5th and 6th main gun turrets) • Converted the rear deck into an aircraft operation deck resembling a flight deck • Planned to carry about 22 aircraft (difficult to operate in reality) • Comet carrier-based dive bombers • Zero reconnaissance aircraft, etc. • However, due to insufficient catapult performance, etc., it was impossible to take off and land aircraft on the ship, and it was actually a type of aircraft transport and launch mother ship. - Model: Ship model - Color: Gray - Material: Plastic - Features: Detailed bridge and deck design - Features: Details on the sides of the ship - Size: Length 20cm, Height 3.5cm, Width 3cm Thank you for viewing. BP