Model a vital yet often overlooked component of the Imperial Japanese Navy's air power with this renewed and detailed waterline kit. Aoshima's updated series presents the special seaplane tender Kamikawa Maru, a converted merchant ship that provided crucial reconnaissance and support, now featuring improved molding and newly designed fittings for enhanced accuracy.
Key Features
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Reproduces the Kamikawa Maru, a freight vessel converted into a special seaplane tender for long-range reconnaissance and support missions.
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Utilizes advanced slide-mold technology for crisp, intricate details on small-scale parts like the aircraft catapult and deck guns.
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Includes a set of newly designed rigging parts, including 25mm machine guns and the distinctive aircraft catapult.
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Part of Aoshima's renewed Waterline series, offering improved precision and detail over previous toolings.
Why Choose This
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Naval historians gain a detailed model of an important auxiliary vessel that served across multiple wartime theaters.
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The updated tooling provides significantly better detail for deck equipment and armament compared to older versions.
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The waterline format is perfect for creating realistic seascape dioramas depicting tender operations.
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Offers a satisfying project that highlights the diversity of the IJN fleet beyond its capital warships.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: Aoshima
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Scale: 1/700
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Series: Waterline (Renewed Series)
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Model: No.560 Imperial Japanese Navy Special Seaplane Tender Kamikawa Maru
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Type: Waterline plastic model kit (assembly, glue, and paint required)
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Features: New slide-molded parts, detailed catapult and gun fittings
Add a layer of logistical depth to your Imperial Japanese Navy collection. This meticulously engineered kit captures the essential role of a seaplane tender with renewed clarity and detail.
