Aoshima 00844 1/700 Special Purpose Submarine Carriers Nissihin (Waterline)

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

Nisshin was initially developed as a seaplane carrier/high speed minelayer, but later modifications were made for the ship to carry Type 'A' midget submarines. It was equipped with 3 14cm twin guns and large Type 1-2 Model 11 catapult, usually operated as a fast transport. The ship was launched on 27th February 1942. On one of the transport missions, Nisshin was sunk on 22 July 1943 in the Bougainville Strait by an American B-24.

The parts of this waterline kit are molded in gray. Decals are included.