Special Purpose Submarine Carrier Nisshin
Nisshin was initally developed as a seaplane carrier/high speed minelayer, but later motifications were made for the ship to carry Type ‘A’ midget submarines.
It was equipped with 3 14cm twin guns and large Type 1-2 Model 11 catapult, usually operated as a fast transport. The ship was launched on 27th February 1942. On one of the transport missions, Nisshin was sunk on 22 July 1943 in the Bougainville Strait by an American B-24.
Specifications
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The parts of this waterline kit are molded in gray
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Decals are included
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Item Size: 32.0cm x 20.5cm x 6.5cm