Aoshima 1/700 Waterline No.561 Imperial Japanese Navy Seaplane Tender Kiyokawamaru Plastic Model

Aoshima Waterline Series 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit — Seikawa Maru (Renewed Mold, Detailed Fittings)

This renewed Waterline series kit from Aoshima brings enhanced precision and detail to the popular 1/700 scale lineup. Fittings and deck equipment have been reexamined and redesigned, and numerous slide molds have been added to accurately reproduce the fine details of the original 1/700 scale subjects. The result is a more refined, easier to assemble model that captures the look and feel of the seaplane tender.

Product description
- Ship: Seikawa Maru (seaplane tender)
- Scale: 1/700
- Material: PS (polystyrene)
- Type: Plastic model kit
- Origin: Japan

Historical summary
- Seikawa Maru served as a seaplane tender from 1941, assigned as a second phase vessel and operating alongside similar ships. It participated in operations including the invasion of Rabaul and later served as a special seaplane tender. The ship was damaged in Macassar and remained in the southern Pacific at the end of the war.
- This kit focuses on historically accurate fittings and a streamlined parts layout for simple, correct assembly.

Key features
- Renewed molds with many slide mold parts for highly detailed, precise surface and fittings reproduction
- Newly designed fittings including catapult and searchlight
- Color painting guide included for accurate finish
- Improved fittings to better represent 1/700 scale detail and realism

Included items and notable parts
- 90 cm searchlight
- 11 m ship’s launch
- Anchor
- Aircraft catapult
- Type 0 seaplane reconnaissance aircraft
- Type 95 seaplane reconnaissance aircraft
- Type 94 seaplane reconnaissance aircraft

Assembly notes
- This is a plastic model kit and requires assembly and finishing.
- Tools, glue, and paints are not included.

Ideal for
- Collectors of naval miniatures
- Scale modelers and hobbyists
- Diorama builders seeking accurate 1/700 seaplane tender detail

Product series
- Waterline

Plastic Model Kit 1/700 Scale
High quality 1/700 scale plastic model kit made from PS polystyrene. Assembly and finishing required.