Aoshima #04542 1/700 Kashima Japanese Light Cruiser Waterline Kit  [AO-04542]

Aoshima #04542 1/700 Kashima Light Cruiser Scale Model

The Aoshima 1/700 Kashima Japanese Light Cruiser model kit presents a faithful, compact portrayal of this Imperial Japanese Navy training cruiser. Suited to experienced hobbyists and collectors, the kit reflects mid 20th century ship design and gives builders a clear sense of the Kashima's role and form.

Historical Context and Model Accuracy

Kashima served as a Katori-class training cruiser and this kit highlights those training-ship features while keeping scale fidelity in focus. The parts and proportions are intended to mirror the vessel's lines, so model builders can study and display an accurate representation of the original cruiser.

Assembly Notes and Display Potential

At 1/700 scale the kit needs careful handling and precise gluing for best results. The finished model makes a tidy display in a collection or as part of a waterline diorama, showing off the ship's silhouette without taking up much shelf space.