Aoshima 1/700 IJN Heavy Cruiser Chokai 1942 Plastic Model

Aoshima’s Full Hull series has been renewed with newly researched and redesigned fittings. Numerous slide mold mechanisms reproduce the intricate detail of 1/700 scale with high accuracy. This renewed 1/700 full-hull warship model delivers greater precision and realism for collectors and hobbyists.

Historical overview

- Chokai served as the fourth ship of the Takao-class heavy cruisers. She fought in early southern campaigns and the First Battle of the Solomon Sea, and was critically damaged by U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944, after which she was scuttled.

- This kit represents Chokai as she appeared in 1942, captured in accurate 1/700 scale detail.

Key features

- 1/700 scale full-hull plastic model kit

- New molds and redesigned fittings for improved accuracy

- Slide molds used to achieve intricate, precise surface detail

- New color painting guide included

- Redesigned anti-aircraft guns and machine guns, plus updated fittings

- Simple, well-organized parts layout for straightforward assembly while maintaining accurate detail

Updated fittings and included parts

- Type 96 25 mm twin machine gun

- 60 cm signal searchlight

- 110 cm searchlight

- Direction finder

- 12 m motor launch

- 11 m motor launch

- 9 m cutter

- Radial davits

- Kure Type No.2 Model 5 aircraft catapult

- Anchors

- Imperial chrysanthemum emblem

- Type 0 reconnaissance seaplane

Specifications

- Ship type: Heavy cruiser

- Class: Takao-class

- Subject year: 1942

- Nationality: Japan

- Material: PS (polystyrene)

- Series: Full Hull

- Product code: 204627

- JAN code: 4905083204627

Additional information

- Injection-molded plastic components

- Assembly required

- Paints, adhesives, and additional detailing supplies sold separately

- Ideal for display, dioramas, and hobby painting; suitable for modelers of various skill levels