The aircraft carrier Soryu supported the Japanese military by achieving great success in various areas, along with the aircraft carrier Hiryu from the start of the Pacific War. Aoshima's 1/700-scale "Waterline" model kit of the Soryu features parts that are simple and easy to assemble, with only the essential parts included. Newly designed equipment such as twin machine guns and anti-aircraft guns have been added; early Japanese Navy carrier-based aircraft are also included. The parts are slide-molded for precision and accuracy, and the outfitting parts are newly molded. Includes:
- Type 89 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft gun
- Type 89 12.7cm twin anti-aircraft gun with smoke shield
- Type 96 25mm twin machine gun
- Type 96 25mm twin machine gun with smoke shield
- 110cm signal searchlight
- 12m internal combustion launch
- 12m internal combustion boat
- Anchor
- Chrysanthemum crest