The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei or Comet was a World War II era dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy and was known to the Allies as "Judy".  The "Judy" was a relatively fast dive bomber and only the delays in its development minimized its impact on the outcome of the war.  Its predecessor, the more robust but slower Aichi D3A remained in service to the end of the war due to the relatively small numbers of D4Y3's available for service.  Despite its limited use, the Judy's speed and range allowed it to be effectively used as a reconnaissance aircraft, as well as, in Kamikaze missions.  Approximately 2,000 "Judy" dive bombers were produced between 1942 and 1945 when it was effectively retired at the conclusion of the war.  This older, out-of-production D4Y-2 "Judy" model comes molded in black and green with a clear canopy system.  This kit is relatively rare and was manufactured in 1/40th scale which was never widely adopted by other model makers.  Included in this kit are illustrated assembly instructions and authentic markings for an aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy.  Note: while this kit is complete, several of the scaled "rising sun" decals have suffered humidity damage and are thus not usable.  The box is in good condition but suffers from yellowing in the white areas of the cardboard due to to age.  Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions inventoried.