{"product_id":"five-star-models-1-700-ijn-seaplane-tender-notoro-upgrade-710163","title":"1\/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Seaplane Tender Notoro (Early Type) Upgrade Set for Pit-Road W62 - 710163","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Seaplane Tender Notoro (Early Type) Photo-Etched Upgrade Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your Pit-Road Notoro seaplane tender model into a museum-quality masterpiece with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fine-molds-ship-accessories-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFive Star Models 1\/700 WWII IJN Seaplane Tender Notoro (Early Type) Upgrade Set\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (product number 710163 or FS710163). This comprehensive super-detail accessory set features precision photo-etched brass components engineered to dramatically enhance the realism of your seaplane tender model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFive Star Models\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 710163 (FS710163)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo-etched (PE) detail upgrade set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo-etched brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Seaplane Tender Notoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configured specifically for the ship's early type (before later conversions to an oiler\/transport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 (Advanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; requires advanced modeling techniques including precision cutting, folding, and cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an accessory set only.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not include the plastic ship body parts or the base model kit. This upgrade set is specifically engineered for use with the \u003cstrong\u003ePit-Road 1\/700 scale WWII IJN Seaplane Tender Notoro plastic model kit (Pit-Road product number W62)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Photo-Etched Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of multiple photo-etched metal frets containing fine-scale replacement parts for various ship components. These precision brass parts replace thicker injection-molded plastic components with scale-accurate metal details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailings and Ladders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-fine metal railings for all deck levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMast Structures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced mast and rigging components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Handling Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intricate details for the seaplane catapult, cranes, and aircraft handling trolleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other specialized equipment found on the early-type configuration of the Notoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is specifically tailored to the \u003cstrong\u003eearly-type configuration of the Notoro\u003c\/strong\u003e as a seaplane tender, before later conversions to an oiler\/transport role. The parts feature relief etching and delicate detailing to provide a museum-quality finish that accurately represents this unique IJN auxiliary vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Modeling Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced accessory set requiring precision modeling techniques. The photo-etched brass components demand careful handling, precise cutting and folding, and experience with delicate metal parts to achieve the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an accessory set only. The Pit-Road plastic model kit (W62), precision tools, adhesives, and paints are not included and must be purchased separately. Browse our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/paints\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003epaints\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/glues-adhesives\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eadhesives\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/tools\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003emodeling tools\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnhance Your IJN Auxiliary Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplement this photo-etched upgrade set with other premium \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fine-molds-ship-accessories-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/700 Five Star Models ship accessories\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fine-molds-ship-accessories-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eIJN aircraft sets\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for seaplane deck displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fine-molds-ship-accessories-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e3D Resin Vessel Crew sets\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for added realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-fine-molds-ship-accessories-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdditional detail upgrade sets\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for enhanced accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the official \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFive Star Models website\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to explore their complete range of precision naval model upgrade sets and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Five Star Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763760464103,"sku":"FS710163","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_c4de683e-b8b8-45cd-aecf-666ca0dc1257.jpg?v=1770990525","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/five-star-models-1-700-ijn-seaplane-tender-notoro-upgrade-710163","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}