{"product_id":"aoshima-1-700-waterline-555-japanese-navy-midget-submarine-tender-nisshin","title":"Aoshima 1\/700 Waterline #555 Japanese Navy Midget Submarine Tender Nisshin","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAoshima 1\/700 Waterline #555 Japanese Navy Midget Submarine Tender Nisshin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAoshima brings the IJN special submarine tender Nisshin to its renewed Waterline Series as a detailed 1\/700 scale model kit. The model captures Nisshin’s unusual configuration, including three twin 14 cm gun mounts, a prominent multi-tiered bridge, and extensive aircraft handling facilities. Newly researched fittings and extensive use of slide-mold technology provide greater definition across the ship’s small-scale equipment and structural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes newly designed seaplanes, updated Type 96 25 mm triple machine gun mounts, ship’s boats, and 12 Kō-hyōteki midget submarines housed within the hangar. Builders can also choose to assemble the stern hatch in either an open or closed position, providing an additional configuration option while highlighting Nisshin’s specialized role and internal submarine-carrying capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 scale Waterline Series model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecreates IJN special submarine tender Nisshin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive slide-mold technology for finer component detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive multi-tiered bridge structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree twin 14 cm gun mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed aircraft handling facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes newly designed seaplane components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Type 96 25 mm triple machine gun mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 12 Kō-hyōteki midget submarines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidget submarines are designed to be stored inside the hangar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStern hatch can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes multiple types of reconnaissance and observation seaplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewed ship’s boats and other outfitting components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 IJN Special Submarine Tender Nisshin model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Kō-hyōteki midget submarines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 0 reconnaissance seaplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 m motor launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 96 25 mm triple machine gun mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 95 reconnaissance seaplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 m cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 0 observation seaplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 m motor boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrysanthemum crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\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\u003eWaterline 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\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial Submarine Tender 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\u003e12 Kō-hyōteki midget submarines, open\/closed stern hatch, renewed outfitting parts, slide-molded details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIJN Nisshin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout IJN Nisshin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNisshin was originally conceived as a minelayer before her design evolved through a seaplane tender configuration and ultimately into a specialized mother ship capable of carrying Kō-hyōteki midget submarines. She was unusually heavily armed for a vessel of her type, carrying three twin 14 cm gun mounts in addition to anti-aircraft weaponry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite her specialized capabilities, Nisshin was frequently employed as a high-speed transport during the Pacific War, carrying personnel and equipment on dangerous reinforcement missions. In July 1943, while operating near Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, Nisshin came under attack by Allied aircraft and was sunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Aoshima Waterline Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAoshima’s Waterline Series consists of 1\/700 scale ship model kits designed to represent vessels at the waterline, making them suitable for traditional ship displays and naval dioramas. The series covers numerous Japanese and international naval subjects across different ship types and historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe renewed Waterline Series incorporates newly researched and redesigned outfitting components along with greater use of slide-mold technology. These updates allow small weapons, aircraft, boats, and other fittings to carry more intricate molded detail while retaining the compact 1\/700 scale format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lightspeed Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46769175036101,"sku":"AOS-20455","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/1_1_aa09b089-916e-4bbe-82a5-a1a0f5ab57cd.jpg?v=1787238661","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/aoshima-1-700-waterline-555-japanese-navy-midget-submarine-tender-nisshin","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}