Aoshima 1/700 Waterline No 209 IJN Aircraft Carrier Unyo Plastic Model Kit

This is a plastic assembly model kit and requires tools and glue for completion

Aoshima’s Waterline series has been renewed with higher precision and finer detail. Redesigned equipment parts and multiple slide mold mechanisms faithfully reproduce the intricate appearance expected at 1/700 scale. This updated kit delivers improved realism while remaining simple to assemble.

Originally completed as the NYK passenger ship Yahata Maru, Unyo was later requisitioned and converted into an auxiliary aircraft carrier. Although not noted for major combat actions, Unyo played a key support role transporting personnel and aircraft to bases such as Rabaul and Truk, supporting frontline operations across Southeast Asia.

Key Features

- New molds and advanced slide mechanisms to capture fine 1/700 scale detail

- Redesigned and added equipment parts for accurate reproduction

- Newly modeled fittings including the Type 96 25mm triple anti aircraft gun and Type 13 radar

- Includes Japanese Navy carrier aircraft for deck fitting

- Focused parts layout for straightforward assembly while maintaining precise detail