Aoshima's Waterline series has been renewed with even greater precision! Newly designed and re-examined equipment parts have been incorporated. By implementing multiple slide mechanisms in the molds, the intricate details of the 1/700 scale have been faithfully recreated. We are pleased to present the Waterline series, now more precise than ever. The "Chūyō" was originally constructed as the luxurious passenger ship "Nittamaru", which operated between Japan and Europe. However, it was later requisitioned and converted into an aircraft carrier. While it did not play a significant role in naval battles, it was actively used for troop and aircraft transportation, supporting frontline operations. This kit reproduces the aircraft carrier "Chūyō" in 1/700 scale as a plastic model kit. The parts are carefully structured to be simple and easy to assemble while accurately representing the ship. Various newly designed equipment, such as the Type 96 25mm triple-mounted machine guns, have been added, effectively enhancing the precision and intricate details of the 1/700 scale. ●Utilizes slide molds to achieve highly detailed and precise molding! ●Various equipment parts, including the triple-mounted machine guns, have been updated! ●Includes early-period aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy! Newly Designed Equipment Parts with Updated Molds: Type 96 25mm triple-mounted machine gun Type 89 12.7 cm twin high-angle gun Type 94 anti-aircraft system Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier Nationality: Japan