Tamiya 1/350 I-400 Japanese Navy Submarine Kit (78019)

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Tamiya's quality is second to none, with the kits producing superb models. The 1:700 waterline series contains many lesser known Japanese warships from WW2. Many of the light cruisers and destroyers are at very special prices.

Tamiya 1/350 I-400 Japanese Navy Submarine Kit (78019)
The accurately reproduced hull features two-piece construction with upper and lower hull sections. Clear parts for the bridge deck and aircraft hangar are included, allowing display of the 3 Seiran aircraft inside the hangar, while the hatch may be modelled either open or closed. Details such as the crane arm and antenna array are realistically depicted with precision-made photo-etched parts. Metal parts for propeller screw shafts provide additional detail. Parts are included to allow depiction of the Seiran aircraft with wings in both extended and folded positions. Furthermore, photo-etched parts are used for aircraft propellers and dollies.�For convenience a special display base is included.

Created as part of a plan to attack major cities in the United States and the Panama Canal, the three I-400 class large aircraft carrier submarines were quite technologically advanced. Featuring an extremely long range and heavy armament with both torpedoes and deck guns, they were also equipped with catapults to launch three Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft. While on passage to attack the Panama Canal, the submarines were ordered to attack the Allied naval base at Ulithi instead. However, hostilities ended before any attack could be launched and, after surrendering to US forces, the I-400's were eventually sailed to Hawaii where they were studied and then scuttled.

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