Hasegawa WL433 Submarine I-361, I-171 1/700 – plastic model kit

The Hasegawa WL433 Submarine I-361, I-171 1/700 plastic model kit is a unique offering for modelers interested in military naval themes. The set includes two historic Japanese submarines: I-361 and I-171, both of which played an important role in naval-military operations during World War II. The set does not include glue or paints.

I-361 was one of the Type D1 class submarines ("Sen'yu" or "Yusosen"). Launched at the end of 1943, it served in the Imperial Japanese Navy until mid-1945. Its main task was to conduct supply transport missions to remote Pacific islands, and at the end of the war it was converted into a carrier for Kaiten suicide mini-submarines. I-361 was sunk by the American submarine USS Hake in June 1945.

I-171 belonged to the Kaidai Type 6B class. It was active from the beginning of the Pacific war, carrying out patrol missions and taking part in offensive actions against Allied fleets and shipping. It is best known for sinking the American transport ship USS Warrington during the Gilbert Islands campaign. I-171 was sunk by American destroyers in 1944 near the Admiralty Islands.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of origin: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high quality plastic
• Additional elements: decals for marking both submarines
• Assembly difficulty: 2 (on a scale of 1-5, easy to assemble even for intermediate modelers)
• Category: plastic model kit

The Hasegawa WL433 Submarine I-361, I-171 model is recommended for both beginner and intermediate modelers who want to build their own collection of Japanese ships from World War II. It is great for maritime dioramas and makes a perfect base for further expanding the Water Line series fleet collection. Carefully recreated details allow the creation of an impressive model that will delight any enthusiast of military history and ship modeling.