Next, I looked at Model Art Magazine No. 45 Autumn 2012. There is an article on the Japanese Submarine Depot ships. Pages 18-27 reference the Takasaki (Hasegawa kit conversion from Zuiho) and Tsurugisaki using the Pit Road kit.
Using the google translate ap on the bottom of page 26 left hand corner the model builder references using wood for the top deck. I would also mention that a conversion from Seaplane tender to light aircraft carrier the top deck having already been covered with wood between the elevators would have saved time and effort for the conversion. However, I have not found any top deck pictures Tsurugisaki. A picture in Maru Special 29 of near sister Taigei's top deck would seem to indicate to indicate wood. But the picture is b&w. Hope this helps.
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