TAM78019 1:350 Tamiya Japanese Navy Submarine I-400 #78019

• High-quality 1/350 scale assembly kit model of the I-400 submarine.
• Accurately reproduced hull features two-piece construction with upper andlower hull sections.
• Clear parts for the bridge deck and aircraft hangar are included, whichallow display of the 3 Seiran aircraft inside the hangar.
• Hangar hatch may be modeled in both open and closed positions forincreased display possibilities.
• Details such as crane arm and antenna array realistically depicted withprecisionmade photo-etched parts.
• Metal parts for propeller screw shafts provide additional detail.
• Parts are included to allow depiction of the Seiran aircraft with wings inboth extended and folded positions. Furthermore, photo-etched parts are usedfor aircraft propellers and dollies.
• Conveniently includes special display base.

Created as part of a plan to attack major cities in the United States and thePanama Canal, the three I-400 class large aircraft carrier submarines were quitetechnologically advanced. Featuring an extremely long range and heavily armedwith both torpedoes and deck guns, they were also equipped with catapults tolaunch their three Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft. While on their way to attack thePanama Canal, the submarines were ordered to attack the Allied naval base atUlithi instead. However, hostilities ended before any attack could be launched.After surrendering to U.S. forces, the I-400 was eventually sailed to Hawaii,where they were studied and then scuttled.