1:700 Options
Hyuga - DDH-181There have been six options of the DDH-1 Hyuga released in 1:700 scale, with some distinct differences between manufacturers and releases. There have been two releases of the Ise, second ship of the class. For hanger interiors, you'll need the Aoshima kit. For a full hull option, you'll need the Pit Road kit.
In order of release:
Pit Road DDH-181 First Limited Edition (J37L), May 2010, OOPhttp://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10111383Full hull option, elevator interiors (but no hanger details otherwise), deck vehicles, 5-bladed screws.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters
Pit Road DDH-181 Standard Edition (J37), May 2010, OOP http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10111382Full hull option, elevator interiors (but no hanger details otherwise), deck vehicles, 5-bladed screws. Alternate box art from above.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters
Aoshima DDH-181 Standard Edition (41611), October 2010:http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10127398WL hull only. Includes optional “see-through” flight deck to display hanger interior. Full hanger interior, elevators can be poised up or down. Deck vehicles.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters.
Aoshima DDH-181 SP Edition (48917), July 2010: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10114635WL hull only. Includes small fret of PE, including folded copter-blades and antennae. Does NOT include optional “see-through” flight deck. Full hanger interior, elevators can be poised up or down. Deck vehicles.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters.
Aoshima DDH-181 “Operation Senkaku” Edition (7266), May 2013, OOP (?)http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10215618Box art notable for depicting sinking PLAN carrier and kit includes diverse air wing. OOP. WL hull only, Full hanger interior, elevators can be poised up or down. Deck vehicles.
Special edition aircraft: AH-1, OH-1, AH-64 helicopters, MV-22 Osprey. Also AAV armored carriers. Plus standard complement of SH60K, MH-53E, and MCH-101 helicopters.
Pit Road DDH-181 Standard Edition (J69), April 2014 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10265282Full hull option, elevator interiors (but no hanger details otherwise), deck vehicles, 5-bladed screws.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters, and a Shinmaywa US-2 seaplane.
Ise - DDH-182
Aoshima DDH-182 “On Duty” Special Edition (41628), February 2011http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10135142WL hull only. Includes optional “see-through” flight deck to display hanger interior. Full hanger interior, elevators can be poised up or down. Deck vehicles.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters. This edition adds Harrier II and F-22 VTOL fighter aircraft.
Pit Road DDH-182 Standard Edition (J49), July 2012 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10184198Full hull option, elevator interiors (but no hanger details otherwise), deck vehicles, 5-bladed screws.
Aircraft: SH60K, MH-53E, MCH-101 helicopters, and a Shinmaywa US-2 seaplane.
Decals for DDH-182, but otherwise same kit as DDH-181.