Aoshima brings us a 1/700-scale waterline model kit of the Hiryu, known for her success in the early days of the Pacific War and her bravery at the Battle of Midway.

The parts structure is simple, easy to assemble, and accurately reproduced. In addition to various equipment such as regular machine guns and high-angle guns, newly designed equipment has been added, including an anti-aircraft firearm with a smoke shield on the starboard side where the chimney is located. Many parts are slide-molded for density and precision; in addition to armaments such as destroyer main guns and machine guns, carrier-based aircraft and other equipment have been updated.

The following parts are updated with new molds:

• Type 94 shooting device
• Type 89 12.7cm twin high-angle gun
• Type 89 12.7cm twin high-angle gun with smoke shield
• Type 96 25mm twin machine gun
• Type 96 25mm triple machine gun
• 12m fire launch
• 12m fire boat
• Radial davit
• 9m cutter
• Chrysanthemum emblem
• Anchor