Tamiya 31317 - 1/700 Scale Japanese Light Cruiser Tama assembly kit  [31317]

Compact 1/700 Tama cruiser model for display and study

The Tamiya 31317 kit recreates the Japanese Light Cruiser Tama at 1/700 scale, reflecting her place as the second unit of the Kuma-class. Active during World War II, Tama operated in the Aleutian campaign from 1942 to 1943. This release reproduces the ship's appearance during the Kiska landing, highlighting the distinctive white and dark gray camouflage pattern used at that time.

Operational history and model appeal

Tama participated in engagements like the Battle of the Komandorski Islands, making the subject interesting for both historians and modellers. The kit balances historical detail with clean moulding, producing a model suitable for cabinets, dioramas or reference study.

Kit build quality and included items

Parts are finely detailed externally, and the kit offers alternative armament layouts plus a metal weight intended for water display stability. Included waterslide decals allow builders to depict the wartime paint scheme accurately, while step-by-step pictorial guides ease the assembly. Finished length is 230mm, delivering a compact but detailed result.