WoodyJOE "Higaki Kaisen" Edo Period Sailing Ship (1:72 Scale) During the Edo period higaki kaisen ships were used to transport basic materials between Osaka and Edo (now Tokyo), up the coast By sophisticateddesign technology, the most wooden parts arelaser-cut and the precisionhelps precise assembly of complicated structure All assembling instructions are translated into English; Easy-to-follow instruction with clear pictures and detailed drawing The greatest characteristic ofthis model is that you will replicate entire ship structure not only outside but also inside of the ship This kit is lavished withstrong and flexible cypress material; The name "Higaki Kaisen" came from the word "Hishigumi" (diamond shaped pattern)