International Scale Modeller

So here it is the IJN I-400 submarine from Tamiya ...

A very nice kit , my first 1/350 scale one ...

about the kit , must say it is a Tamiya kit ...all fits nicely , instructions are very clear , and a wondefull booklet with a lot of info on this submarine and his story ... nicely detailed for the scale and you can build a very nice model OOB .

You have a samll base to depict one of the Aichi Seiran planes in detail with a small standing base ,

About my build , I choose to have two detailed kits from Tamiya , some PE for rails and torpedoes and one for 1/350 figures , all are nice and can bring a lot of detail .Also you can have the torpedoes that this sub used depicted in some sort of storage rack .

about this detailed PE , if you use it be aware to use the drill bit they advice : 0,4 diameter ...not so nice in the end if you use a large drill bit ! Also a lot of tiny PE to use in periscope and athenas , I choose to depict the submarine with all the detail , Periscopes up , diving rudders unfold , it is a pitty that you can't see inside the hangar to see the Seirans with the wings folded , but ...here are some photos , not the best build from me I admit and still a lot to learn , here it is my 3rd entry in this GB and I'm happy that I finished them all now :



































Here is my building thread

http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=330&t=10161

Hope that you like the result ,

Very nice looking model Antonio I have always liked the idea of a submarine aircraft carrier. Great work with the P.E and the tiny Seiran really set off the rusty weathered hull perfectly

The Group build doesn't end for another 2 months, still plenty of time for another entry

great build of an interesting subject

Nice... Well Done !!!

Stunning work my friend!!!! Great subject!

Thumboy wrote:Very nice looking model Antonio I have always liked the idea of a submarine aircraft carrier. Great work with the P.E and the tiny Seiran really set off the rusty weathered hull perfectly

The Group build doesn't end for another 2 months, still plenty of time for another entry

Thank you Andrew ! Well I was thinking that having two months and a lot of Japanese WWII kits in my stash it is a pity not to try to finish another one ...a Bomber

shortCummins wrote:great build of an interesting subject

Thank you , it was really interesting , I liked a lot all the history behind it . Really some interesting stuff.

rwsmith14 wrote:Nice... Well Done !!!

Thank you !

gustavlekstal wrote:Stunning work my friend!!!! Great subject!

Glad that you like !

Super! Excellent work on the small bits, too.

Fabulous job, Antonio!

It's cool that the float planes could go under water without any leaks, and that the Guns weren't affected by the salt water when submerged! ~

Great work a beautiful model! The torpedoes look like little match sticks. Hopefully you don't have any legally blind smokers coming through looking for a light!

Excellent job great wearthing clean crisp build