1/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Salvage & Tugboat Tategami Resin Model Kit 720034

1/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Salvage & Tugboat Tategami Resin Model Kit

Build a unique IJN service vessel with the Five Star Models 1/700 WWII IJN Salvage & Tugboat Tategami (product number 720034, FS720034, or FSM720034). This high-precision resin model kit represents a specialized service vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, offering advanced modelers an opportunity to build an uncommon subject with exceptional detail.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Five Star Models
• Product Number: 720034 (FS720034, FSM720034)
• Scale: 1:700
• Type: Static unassembled resin model kit
• Material: Resin parts with photo-etched (PE) metal components
• Theme: WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN)
• Skill Level: 4 (Advanced)
• Assembly Required: Yes; requires cutting, cleaning, assembly using cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive, and painting
• Recommended Age: 17 years and up

Historical Subject

This kit models the Tategami, a tugboat and salvage ship designed for heavy-duty naval operations. These specialized service vessels were essential to IJN fleet operations, performing critical tasks including ship salvage, harbor towing, and recovery operations throughout the Pacific theater.

Premium Kit Contents

• Main Components: Finely molded resin hull and superstructure
• Detail Upgrades: Photo-etched (PE) fret for fine-scale details such as railings, ladders, and specialized deck equipment
• Precision Manufacturing: Utilizes 3D-printing and resin casting technology to achieve intricate details often absent in traditional injection-molded plastic kits at this scale

Exceptional Detail

The combination of resin casting and photo-etched metal parts ensures superior detail for this specialized vessel. The resin components capture the unique features of the salvage and tugboat configuration, while the PE fret provides ultra-fine railings and deck equipment.

Package Dimensions

Item size approximately 16.0 x 9.7 x 2.2 cm, weighing approximately 58g to 60g.

What You'll Need

Note: Adhesives, tools, and paints are not included and must be purchased separately. Browse our paints, adhesives, and modeling tools to complete your build.

Enhance Your Naval Diorama

Complement this salvage tugboat with other premium 1/700 Five Star Models ship accessories including:

• 3D Resin Vessel Crew sets for added realism
• Detail upgrade sets for enhanced accuracy
• Additional IJN vessels to create complete harbor scenes

Visit the official Five Star Models website to explore their complete range of precision naval model kits and accessories.