Aoshima 05178 Water Line Series No. 565 Japanese Seaplane Tender Akitsushima 1/700 is an extremely precise plastic model kit representing the Japanese seaplane tender Akitsushima from World War II. The set belongs to the popular Water Line Series, offering models of historic naval units in 1/700 scale. It is a faithful replica of the only ship of this class in the Japanese Imperial Navy, making it a unique proposition for both collectors and naval history enthusiasts.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of origin: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (entered service in 1942, served until 1944 during battles in the Pacific).
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high quality plastic

Akitsushima was designed as a support vessel for reconnaissance seaplanes, performing refueling, repairs, and aircraft loading operations at sea. It took an active part in Japanese fleet operations in the Southwest Pacific, providing air support in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and during the battles around the Philippines. She was sunk by US aircraft in 1944 during the Battle of the Philippines.

The Aoshima model recreates Akitsushima's distinctive silhouette, realistic hull with an open waterline, armament, cranes, and detailed miniature seaplanes. The kit does not include paints or glue – their selection allows for individual model customization. The set contains detailed plastic sprues, assembly instructions, and a well-thought-out parts composition enabling even intermediate modelers to build this impressive ship (difficulty level: 3/5).

We recommend this model to every World War II history enthusiast and modelers passionate about Japanese ships. The Akitsushima model will enrich any collection with an exceptional and rarely seen auxiliary ship, allowing you to create your own diorama of air operations in the Pacific.