Tamiya 31435 Late Version 1/700 Japanese Submarine I-58 Model Kit  [31435]

Overview of the Tamiya 31435 1/700 I-58 Submarine Kit

The Tamiya 1/700 scale Japanese Submarine I-58 kit offers New Zealand modellers a faithful small-scale reproduction of a wartime submarine. It reflects the vessel's historical significance, including its role in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and replicates features such as torpedo tubes and Kaiten launch fittings.

Historical Background and Modelling Appeal

The I-58 entered service late in World War II after being laid down at Yokosuka in 1944. Fitted with multiple torpedo tubes and specialised launch gear, it remains of interest to historians and modellers alike. This kit presents those elements in a compact, study-friendly form.

Construction Tips and Presentation

Builders will appreciate the crisp injection-moulded details and the kit's reasonable size for display. Accurate assembly and selective painting will highlight the submarine's profile and operational fittings, making it a strong candidate for a finished shelf piece.