MK1 Design MD-70013 SHOKAKU WOODEN DECK DX for TAMIYA 1/700 – Deluxe Wooden Deck for the Shokaku Ship Model

The MK1 Design MD-70013 SHOKAKU WOODEN DECK DX upgrade set is a specialist accessory dedicated to modelers building the Shokaku aircraft carrier in 1/700 scale based on the Tamiya kit. This product was created by the renowned brand MK1 Design, known for its high-quality modeling accessories that significantly enhance the realism and attractiveness of finished scale models.

Product Specifications

• Purpose: upgrade for the Tamiya 1/700 IJN Shokaku plastic model
• Material: natural, thin, laser-cut wooden veneer
• Scale: 1/700
• Ship's country of origin: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Historical period: World War II (Shokaku was active between 1941–1944)
• Type of product: modeling accessory – realistic self-adhesive wooden deck
• DX (Deluxe) add-on set: includes laser-engraved details with precise replication of decking lines and technical openings, and plotted elements further enhance the detail of the carrier's surface

Historical and Modeling Overview

Shokaku was one of the most famous Japanese aircraft carriers of World War II, taking part in events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Coral Sea. From 1941 to 1944, this vessel represented the peak of Japanese naval engineering. Recreating her deck in a realistic way requires a dedicated set like MK1 Design MD-70013 Wooden Deck DX, which perfectly captures the natural grain of wood planks and details unattainable with conventional painting techniques.

Advantages and Recommendation

• Extremely easy to apply due to the self-adhesive backing
• Perfect fit for the Tamiya model thanks to laser-cut precision
• Significant enhancement of realism – a true wooden deck effect
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5

MK1 Design MD-70013 SHOKAKU WOODEN DECK DX guarantees a perfect enhancement for the 1/700 scale model of the Japanese aircraft carrier. It is the ideal choice for naval history enthusiasts seeking to accurately replicate construction details from the World War II era. We recommend this set to anyone expecting the highest build quality and best visual results, adding an exceptionally striking and realistic ship to their collection.