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

Tamiya 31435 1/700 Japanese Submarine I-58 Overview for Modellers

The Tamiya 1/700 scale Japanese Submarine I-58 gives Canadian modellers a compact, accurate way to recreate a notable World War II vessel. The kit highlights the I-58s historical role, including its involvement in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and reproduces features like torpedo tubes and the Kaiten deployment fittings.

Service History and Model Interest

The I-58 served with the Imperial Japanese Navy late in World War II, laid down at Yokosuka Navy Yard in 1944. It carried a mix of armament and specialised gear, including six torpedo tubes and fittings associated with manned torpedo operations. This assembly-friendly kit helps builders study the submarine's tactical design and construction details.

Assembly Notes and Display Potential

Model builders will find the Tamiya 1/700 Japanese Submarine I-58 kit rewarding thanks to finely moulded parts and a manageable footprint for shelf display. Careful glue work and paint will bring out the details, making it a satisfying project for those who enjoy historical naval modelling.