Tamiya 89776 - 1/350 IJN Japanese Navy Submarine I-400 Special Edition 田宮軍事模型戰艦 雙星孖星  [89776]

• The I-400 was constructed as a submergible aircraft carrier the like the world had never seen and was able to launch 3 Seiran aircraft. With an overall length of 122m, width of 12m, and a submerged 6560 ton placement, the size was comparable to a destroyer class warship and was the world&39;s largest submarine at the time. In addition, it had the ability to circumnavigate the world 1.5 times without needing to refuel or restock. It was possible for the I-400 to make surprise attacks at both the U.S. East Coast and the Allied held Panama Canal. Construction of the I-400 was completed near the end of the WWII in December 1944. It was on its way with the second submarine in its class the I-401 to take on the U.S. Naval base at Ulithi, however like the I-400, however both submarines never had the opportunity to see action due to the ending of the war. It is said that due to its superior design, the I-400 is the predecessor to modern day strategic nuclear missile submarines.

Specs and Features:

• This is a 1/350 plastic assembly model kit of the Japanese Navy Submarine I-400.
• Included clear hangar parts enable you to view the interior of the hangar after the model is assembled.
• Transparent parts for the Seiran aircraft allow you to leave the canopy unpainted for a more realistic appearance.
• Photo-etched parts for handrails and display stand nameplate are included.
• 4 metal type 95 torpedoes included.
• Guide stickers to aid with positioning photo-etched handrail posts are included.
• 48 of 1/350 scale crew figures included to liven up the model&39;s decks.
• Length: 348.5mm