Tamiya Japanese Navy Submarine I-400

About the I-400

Created as part of a plan to attack major cities in the United States and the Panama Canal, thethree I-400 class large aircraft carrier submarines were quite technologically advanced. Featuringan extremely long range and heavily armed with both torpedoes and deck guns, they were alsoequipped with catapults to launch their three Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft. While on their way toattack the Panama Canal, the submarines were ordered to attack the Allied naval base at Ulithiinstead. However, hostilities ended before any attack could be launched. After surrendering toU.S. forces, the I-400 was eventually sailed to Hawaii, where they were studied and then scuttled.

About the Model

• High-quality 1/350 scale assembly kit model of the I-400 submarine.
• Accurately reproduced hull features two-piece construction with upper and lower hull sections.
• Hangar hatch may be modeled in both open and closed positions for increased displaypossibilities.
• Details such as crane arm and antenna array realistically depicted with precision-madephoto-etched parts.
• Metal parts for propeller screw shafts provide additional detail.
• Parts are included to allow depiction of the Seiran aircraft with wings in both extended andfolded positions. Furthermore, photo-etched parts are used for aircraft propellers and dollies.- Conveniently includes special display base.
  
  
  

• Brand: Tamiya
• Part No: HC-78019
• Barcode: 4950344780198
• Scale: 1:350