Tamiya 31453 Submarine I-16 & I-58 1/700 Waterline Duo  [31453]

Waterline Submarine Set by Tamiya 31453

The Tamiya 31453 release models the Japanese fleet submarines I-16 and I-58 at 1/700 waterline scale, offering neat detail for display shelves and dioramas. The kit aims to balance fidelity with straightforward assembly steps.

Operational History of I-16 and I-58

The Pearl Harbor plan included around 20 submarines to screen and assist the main strike force. Among them, boats like I-16 and I-58 carried Ko-hyoteki midget submarines for harbour missions, but the midgets did not return after their operations.

Model Highlights and Contents

The Tamiya 31453 kit recreates the conning tower antenna, deck weapons and includes the Ko-hyoteki midget submarine. New box art and an included painting guide make it easier to finish accurate representations and pair these models with other Waterline Series items.