Aoshima 1/700 Waterline Japanese Army Type C Special Ship Akitsu Maru Early Model

Construct a unique and historically significant piece of Japanese amphibious warfare history with this detailed waterline model. Aoshima's kit captures the early Type C Special Ship Akitsu Maru in its 1942 configuration, a vessel designed for aircraft operations and landing support, complete with deck camouflage options and miniature armored vehicle and aircraft accessories.

Key Features

• Reproduces the early-model Akitsu Maru, a unique special-purpose ship designed for aircraft transport and landing operations.

• Includes decals to accurately apply the ship's distinctive black, light gray, and dark gray deck camouflage pattern.

• Offers the option to display the stern boat storage hatch in either an open or closed position.

• Comes with bonus 1/700 scale accessories: a Type 95 Light Tank and a Type 97 Fighter aircraft.

Why Choose This

• Naval modelers interested in unique support vessels gain a detailed kit of a rarely represented but important ship.

• The included tank and aircraft allow for immediate deck scene diorama possibilities without sourcing additional kits.

• The camouflage decals and positionable hatch add visual interest and modeling options straight from the box.

• Part of Aoshima's respected Waterline series, ensuring good fit, detail, and accuracy for the scale.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Aoshima

• Scale: 1/700

• Series: Waterline

• Model: Japanese Army Type C Special Ship Akitsu Maru (Early Model)

• Features: Camouflage decals, positionable hatch, includes tank and aircraft models

• Type: Waterline plastic model kit (assembly required)

Model a multifaceted instrument of amphibious strategy. This kit provides an excellent project for builders looking to explore beyond battleships and into the specialized vessels of World War II.