{"product_id":"aoshima-1-700-ijn-light-cruiser-kashima","title":"Aoshima 1\/700 IJN Light Cruiser KASHIMA","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAoshima 1\/700 IJN Light Cruiser Kashima\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the Imperial Japanese Navy's \u003cstrong\u003eKashima\u003c\/strong\u003e with this highly detailed 1\/700 scale model kit from Aoshima. Representing the light cruiser in her late World War II configuration, the kit faithfully recreates the Katori-class training cruiser's distinctive profile with finely molded hull details, detailed superstructure components, and upgraded anti-aircraft armament. Modern slide-mold technology provides crisp detail while maintaining a straightforward assembly process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Aoshima's renowned Water Line Series, the kit features newly tooled equipment including Type 89 twin high-angle guns, Type 96 anti-aircraft guns, updated searchlights, and a reconnaissance seaplane with catapult. Whether displayed as a standalone ship or alongside other Imperial Japanese Navy vessels, Kashima makes an excellent addition to any 1\/700 scale fleet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/700 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the Imperial Japanese Navy light cruiser Kashima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresents the ship in her late-war configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Aoshima Water Line Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely detailed hull and superstructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly designed anti-aircraft armament and outfitting parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes reconnaissance seaplane and aircraft catapult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide-molded parts for enhanced detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterslide decal sheet included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly and painting required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIJN Light Cruiser Kashima model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconnaissance seaplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated instruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAoshima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImperial Japanese Navy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIJN Light Cruiser Kashima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Line Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6.3 in (16 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewly tooled anti-aircraft armament, slide-molded parts, reconnaissance aircraft and catapult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06976\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout IJN Light Cruiser Kashima\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKashima\u003c\/strong\u003e was the second \u003cstrong\u003eKatori-class\u003c\/strong\u003e training cruiser built for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Commissioned in 1940, she was originally designed to train officer cadets but was pressed into operational service during World War II. Throughout the war, Kashima served as an escort vessel, convoy flagship, and anti-submarine warfare ship. As the conflict progressed, her anti-aircraft defenses were significantly strengthened, giving her the appearance represented by this late-war model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Aoshima Water Line Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAoshima's \u003cstrong\u003eWater Line Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the longest-running collections of 1\/700 scale warship model kits, offering detailed reproductions of historic naval vessels from World War II. The series combines accurate proportions, finely molded details, and builder-friendly engineering, with many recent releases incorporating slide-mold technology and newly tooled components to achieve a higher level of realism while maintaining ease of assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lightspeed Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395453640901,"sku":"AOS-06976","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/01_6_300abbbe-ded1-449f-904e-5cd8412f2ee8.jpg?v=1764079493","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/aoshima-1-700-ijn-light-cruiser-kashima","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}