Tamiya 31519 1/700 WWII IJN Auxiliary Vessel Trio  [31519]

Scale Tamiya 1/700 WWII Japanese Navy Auxiliary Vessels Kit

This Tamiya 1/700 WWII Japanese Navy Auxiliary Vessels kit supplies parts to build three different support ships from the Pacific theatre. The included types are the No.19 Minesweeper, No.13 Sub Chaser, and a Hiroshima-class Minelayer. Moulded details cover armament positions, bridge sections, and mast fittings to help achieve a convincing small-scale finish.

Background and Modelling Interest

Auxiliary ships had tactical and protective roles that kept main fleets operational. The minesweeper cleared hazards, the sub chaser countered submarines, and the minelayer established defensive minefields. Modellers will value the chance to represent these less prominent but important vessel types alongside larger warships.

Practical Display Considerations

The compact 1/700 scale makes these vessels ideal for crowded fleet displays and limited shelf space. They work as supporting elements in dioramas or as standalone miniatures that highlight logistical aspects of naval warfare.