Witness the rebirth of Aoshima's classic Waterline Series with this meticulously redesigned 1/700 scale replica of the Imperial Japanese Navy's training cruiser Kashima. The renewed tooling brings this unique vessel to life with unprecedented detail, from its repurposed wartime armament to the distinctive training cruiser features. Slide-mold technology captures the cruiser's complex geometry with crisp precision, while thoughtfully simplified assembly makes this an enjoyable build for hobbyists of various skill levels.
Key Features:
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Next-generation molding - Slide-mold technology for sharper details
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Wartime configuration - Shows late-war AA gun additions
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Educational subject - Rare training cruiser conversion
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Newly tooled parts - Updated guns, boats, and fittings
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Simplified assembly - Balanced detail and buildability
Why This Kit Stands Out:
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Series revitalization - Showcases Aoshima's improved engineering
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Historical significance - Survived entire Pacific War
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Dual-purpose design - Highlights training-to-combat conversion
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Display ready - Waterline format fits collection dioramas
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Quality upgrades - New research informs part design
Model Specifications:
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Scale: 1/700 Waterline Series
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Class: Katori-class light cruiser
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Features: Late-war AA armament
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New Parts: Guns, searchlights, boats, aircraft
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Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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History: Training cruiser turned combatant
Paints and adhesives required - display base not included
This renewed Kashima kit offers modelers both historical interest and technical achievement, capturing a seldom-modeled warship with fresh accuracy. Whether you're a naval history enthusiast or appreciate well-engineered scale models, this release represents the exciting new direction of Aoshima's Waterline Series with its thoughtful balance of detail and accessibility.
