{"product_id":"39235-aoshima-05132-light-cruiser-kitakami-kaiten-carrier-1700","title":"Aoshima 05132 LIGHT CRUISER KITAKAMI KAITEN CARRIER 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAoshima 05132 LIGHT CRUISER KITAKAMI KAITEN CARRIER 1\/700\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 05132 Light Cruiser Kitakami Kaiten Carrier 1\/700 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced plastic model kit representing one of the most unconventional vessels of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kitakami, originally built as a Kuma-class light cruiser, was converted in 1944 into a carrier ship for the Kaiten manned suicide torpedoes. With this model, you have the chance to faithfully recreate a ship that symbolizes the desperate maritime innovations at the end of the war in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700 – a model measuring several centimeters in length, ideal for collecting and display, maintaining impressive detail accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Second World War period (1944–1945).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic – the model provides sharp details and is easy to work with, perfect for precise replication of small elements such as Kaiten platforms and torpedo armament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDetailed hull and superstructures, taking into account the ship’s historical components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePrecisely crafted miniature Kaiten submarines, which can be mounted on dedicated transport decks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAuthentic details of armament and torpedo launchers, characteristic of the converted cruiser version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDecal sheet with original markings and symbols of the Imperial Japanese Navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDisplay stand for elegant presentation of the finished model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePainting and assembly instructions with historical camouflage and color schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic ship model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the number of precise details and small parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is an excellent choice for naval enthusiasts and fans of twentieth-century military history. It allows you to recreate the authentic silhouette of the Kitakami cruiser in its unique Kaiten Carrier configuration, expanding your collection with a truly unique Japanese warship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 05132 Kitakami Kaiten Carrier 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e model stands out for its high quality and attention to historical nuances. It’s a proposition for modelers seeking ambitious challenges and authentic ship replicas that combine educational and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722391441742,"sku":"AOS05132","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/f800cecc8e3adef9aadb0b19d2ffc2f0.jpg?v=1755537117","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/39235-aoshima-05132-light-cruiser-kitakami-kaiten-carrier-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}