Aoshima 06965 WL549 1/700 Chiyoda - Japanese Navy Midget Submarine Tender Model Kit for Scale Enthusiasts  [AO-06965]

Chiyoda 1/700 by Aoshima - kit summary

The Aoshima 1/700 Chiyoda model recreates the Japanese Navy midget submarine tender in a neat scale for shelf display or group layouts. The kit represents the vessel that supported midget submarine deployments, providing a niche subject for naval modellers.

What makes the Chiyoda an interesting build

Builders will enjoy detailing the tender's support equipment and compact superstructure. The 1/700 size offers a satisfying level of realism while keeping the overall footprint small for collections.

Finishing and build considerations

Expect to spend time on careful part alignment and decal work. Pre-painting subassemblies and using thin coats of paint will help preserve fine detail during finishing.