Hobby Boss HB-87017 I-400 Class 1:700 Submarine Plastic Kit  [HB-87017]

Hobby Boss I-400 1:700: description and notes

This 1:700 scale plastic model kit presents the IJN I-400 class submarine as a compact subject suited to display and collection within small naval model groupings.

The I-400 class were late World War II Japanese submarines designed as submarine aircraft carriers, remarkable as some of the largest diesel submarines of the period and for their exceptional range. The design stored multiple foldable Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft for long-range projection. Several planned missions were not executed; the surviving units were taken by Allied forces after Japan's surrender in 1945.

At 1:700 scale the kit emphasises the deck hangar and aircraft stowage layout in miniature. Expect modestly fine surface detail that responds well to precise painting and weathering techniques suitable for small naval models. Assembly will be easier with the usual modelling tools and experience in handling small parts to protect scale proportions and detailing.

A compact scale rendition of the I-400 class, appropriate for modellers and collectors focused on historical silhouette and deck arrangement in small displays.