Aoshima 05209 1/700 Balao Class Submarine WL912 U.S.S. Model Kit - Off-Road Naval Build  [AO-05209]

Introduction to the Aoshima 1/700 Balao Class Submarine kit

The Aoshima 1/700 Balao Class Submarine kit provides Australian hobbyists with a compact, historically inspired build. The model reproduces the U.S.S. Balao class submarine used during World War II, focusing on the silhouette and essential surface detail at 1/700 scale.

Significance in wartime service and collecting

Balao class submarines were valued for their endurance and wartime performance. This kit brings those vessels into a small-scale collection, offering a chance to study period features and add a classic submarine to a naval display.

Construction notes and display options

Careful assembly and fine handling are required due to the kit's small parts. Builders commonly use a set of precision tools and thin glue to keep joints clean. Once complete, the model presents well alone or grouped with other 1/700 ships in a shelf display.