Tamiya 31509 - Detailed 1/700 Tug Boat and Small Craft Kit for Harbour Displays  [31509]

Tamiya 31509 - 1/700 Tug Boat Set
Price:
£4.35
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
31509
GTIN:
4945187995090
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Harbour Scene Enhancers: The Tamiya 31509 1/700 Tug Boat Set

Model builders aiming for authentic harbour activity will benefit from the Tamiya 1/700 Tug Boat Set. The collection supplies a range of small auxiliary craft commonly found in naval ports, useful for logistical and rescue vignettes.

Historical Roles and Display Uses

Featuring 23 vessels across 14 types, the set allows reconstruction of busy quaysides. Models represent supply launches, motor launches for personnel movement, rescue boats, and training cutters, adding contextual detail to larger fleet scenes.

Practical Build Notes and Scene Integration

Parts come moulded for 1/700 accuracy and are rewarding to assemble for those used to small-scale modelling. Position the boats at moorings, under tow, or alongside slipways to build convincing operational harbour scenes.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Material: PS Plastic
  • Number of Ships: 23
  • Types of Ships: 14
Moulding captures key structural shapes and basic fittings. Fine detailing and weathering will enhance realism, so plan for extra paintwork and possible aftermarket parts for extreme close-up displays.
Yes, assembly requires model glue and paint. Small brushes and careful masking are useful to achieve crisp hull and deck colours at 1/700 scale.
Keep completed boats on padded trays or display cases to prevent knocks. Small parts are fragile, so handle with tweezers and avoid stacking loose sprues.
They are suitable as scenery and objective markers in 1/700 scale tabletop naval games but are delicate; consider using duplicates or painted markers for regular gameplay.

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