Aoshima 05173 IJN Repair Ship Akashi Etching Parts 1/700 – Photo-etched Detail Set for Akashi Ship Model

The Aoshima 05173 IJN Repair Ship Akashi Etching Parts 1/700 set is a dedicated package of photo-etched supplementary parts for the model of the Akashi repair ship from the World War II period, designed for use with models in the popular 1/700 scale. This product belongs to the prestigious Aoshima Detail Up Parts series, which allows modelers to raise the level of realism and authenticity of their Japanese warship models.

Historical and Technical Information

• The model represents the Japanese repair ship Akashi, operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II (1939–1945).
• The Akashi played a significant role in Pacific operations, providing mobile technical support and repairs for the fleet's combat units, such as those stationed at Truk or the Philippines.
• In 1944, Akashi was sunk during American air raids on the Philippines, but until that time she had maintained the operational status of many IJN vessels, greatly impacting their combat effectiveness.

Set Description and Materials Used

• The set includes precisely cut, thin metal photo-etched elements, allowing the modeler to recreate details impossible to achieve with standard plastic parts.
• The components include, among others, railings, ladders, antennas, booms, grills, pipes, and detailed deck equipment parts.
• All parts are prepared for easy assembly onto the original plastic Akashi model.
• The set contains a clear assembly instruction sheet, making it easy to correctly position the details.

Category and Target Group

• Category: Photo-etched detail set for ship models, modeling accessories for plastic kits.
• Recommended for: Intermediate and advanced modelers – working with metal parts requires precision and experience with ship modeling.
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for those experienced with photo-etched parts.

Aoshima 05173 IJN Repair Ship Akashi Etching Parts 1/700 is an excellent choice for modelers who care about the highest quality historical reproduction of the Akashi ship and want to highlight every detail of their collector's model.