Hasegawa 49357 - 1/700 Scale Tenryu Light Cruiser Plastic Model  [HA-49357]

Hasegawa 49357 - 1/700 Japanese Navy Light Cruiser Tenryu
Price:
£11.36
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-49357
GTIN:
4967834493575
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Hasegawa 49357 - 1/700 Tenryu Water Line replica

The Hasegawa 49357 depicts the Japanese Navy Light Cruiser Tenryu at 1/700 scale, produced within Hasegawa's Water Line Series. It delivers a compact, accurate representation suitable for display cabinets and group fleet layouts.

Tenryu class background and kit detail

The Tenryu-class represented a step in light cruiser development, and this kit reproduces the ship's profile and main fittings. Builders can achieve authentic results with careful painting and the addition of fine rigging details.

Construction notes and final presentation

Plastic components require trimming, gluing and painting, so the kit is aimed at modellers who are comfortable with small-scale assembly. When finished, the model offers a convincing miniature of the original cruiser.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Not included

Can I add photo-etch parts to this model?

Yes, adding photo-etch for railings and ladders is a common upgrade to improve detail at 1/700 scale.

Is painting required and what paints are recommended?

Painting is required; enamel or acrylic model paints work well. Choose reference colours for early 20th century Japanese naval schemes.

Where should I start when building small-scale ship kits?

Begin with careful sprue cleaning, test-fitting parts before glue, and paint sub-assemblies to make handling easier during final assembly.

Are replacement parts available if something breaks?

Small replacement parts may be sourced from hobby suppliers or fabricated, but keeping spare tools and plastic cement helps repair minor breakages.

Does this kit match other Hasegawa Water Line models for fleet displays?

Yes, the 1/700 scale and Water Line format make it compatible with other Hasegawa 1/700 kits for cohesive fleet scenes.

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