Tamiya Submarine I-16 & 1-58 #31453  [31453]

Tamiya 31453 - Submarine I-16 & 1-58
Price:
AUD$16.26
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
31453
GTIN:
4950344314539
Condition:
Brand New
( Available in warehouse )
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Tamiya made 1/700 Submarine I-16 & 1-58 (31453) Navy Military Series assembly kit

A submarine element had been included amongst the escort team the Japanese Navy's historic assault on Pearl Harbor in WWII. Naval modelers is now able to recreate another an element of the Pearl Harbor attack force with this specific re-packaged model kit.


About the I-16 & I-58

The Japanese Navy's daring arrange for a surprise assault in the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor needed the employment of an enhanced Expeditionary Force composed of 20 fleet submarines. They were primarily to offer a screen and reduce the variety of any U.S. Navy force that attempted to reach japan carrier team. But 5 of these fleet submarines, I-16, I-18, I-20, I-22, and I-24, also carried 2-man Ko-hyoteki midget submarines tasked with penetrating the harbor defenses in order to make torpedo attacks. These midget submarines were launched, but none ever returned from their missions.



In regards to the Model
High-quality construction model kits associated with Japanese Navy submarines I-16 and I-58.
Fine details particularly conning tower antenna and deck guns accurately reproduced.
Fresh field art and artwork guide plainly depict the Ko-hyoteki midget submarine carried by the I-16 and the woman sis vessels.
Ideal for display with other Waterline Series Japanese Navy warships, especially the ones that took part into the historic Pearl Harbor attack.

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