Hobby Boss 87018 JMSDF SS Harushio Model Kit - Compact 1:700 Scale  [HB-87018]

1:700 Scale Hobby Boss 87018 Harushio Submarine

The Hobby Boss 1:700 Harushio captures the defining form of this JMSDF submarine class in a small-footprint kit. The Harushio is a third-generation design featuring a double-hull arrangement and the characteristic tear-drop hull outline, both represented in the model.

Evolution from Earlier Types

Derived from the Yushio class, the Harushio incorporated measures to improve acoustic quieting and underwater handling. One clear external change is the sonar housing toward the bow, and the hull was lengthened by about one metre to add internal space, a detail mirrored in the kit.

Why Model Builders Choose This Kit

Collectors and modellers drawn to postwar submarine subjects will find this kit rewarding to assemble and display. Its scale and detailing make it straightforward to pair with other 1:700 vessels for dioramas or shelf exhibits.