"Val" was the standard Japanese dive bomber at the beginning of the Second World War and carrier borne "Vals" spearheaded the attack on Pearl Harbour. The 34 parts of this kit faithfully reproduce in detail an 8 inch wing span of the full size bomber in early wartime markings. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
6th edition catalogue (1968), listed as Aichi D3AI 'Val' from Aichi D3A1 "Val".
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Aichi D3AI Val from Aichi D3AI 'Val'.
1997 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as Aichi D3A1 Val from Aichi D3AI Val.