{"product_id":"five-star-models-ija-escort-aircraft-carrier-kumano-maru-1-700-model-kit-720004","title":"1\/700 Five Star Models IJA Escort Aircraft Carrier Kumano Maru Model Kit 720004","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/700 Five Star Models IJA Escort Aircraft Carrier Kumano Maru Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFive Star Models 1\/700 IJA Escort Aircraft Carrier Kumano Maru\u003c\/strong\u003e (product number 720004 or FS720004) is a premium resin model kit representing an Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) landing craft carrier and escort carrier from World War II. This highly detailed kit captures the unique profile of the M Type C landing ship, designed to carry up to 25 landing craft in its holds and launch them via rails through large stern doors.\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=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/five-star-models\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Star Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720004 (FS720004)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-five-star-models-model-ships\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Static unassembled resin model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D printed resin with photo-etched (PE) metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) \/ Militaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; requires advanced modeling skills, including resin cleaning, precision metal folding, and assembly using cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 years and up due to complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally released as a new tool in 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a finely detailed resin hull and superstructure designed to capture the unique profile of the M Type C landing ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-Etched Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an etching parts set to provide fine-scale detailing for components like railings, ladders, and specialized deck equipment that are too delicate for resin casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Models the Kumano Maru, a vessel equipped to carry up to 25 landing craft (Toku Daihatsu and Daihatsu classes) in its holds, launched via rails through large stern doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes modern 3D printed resin technology to achieve intricate details not typically found in mass-produced plastic kits at this scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted and unassembled model kit parts only. Tools, glue, and paint must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your IJA Kumano Maru model with these related products from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-five-star-models-model-ships\/products\/1-700-five-star-models-ija-escort-aircraft-carrier-akitsu-maru-model-kit-700126\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/700 Five Star Models IJA Escort Aircraft Carrier Akitsu Maru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Sister ship in the same scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-700-five-star-models-model-ships\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther 1\/700 Five Star Models Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Complete your IJN\/IJA fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/model-ship-accessories\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Ship Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Detail parts and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Five Star Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Star Models specializes in high-quality resin model kits of rare and unique naval subjects, particularly Imperial Japanese Navy and Army vessels. Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp:\/\/www.fstarmodel.com\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find information about their complete product line and historical references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPM Hobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - your trusted source for premium scale model ships and military modeling supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Five Star Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763631915239,"sku":"FS720004","price":92.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_f3379662-b2f4-44a9-abe2-fc05705360da.jpg?v=1770990472","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/five-star-models-ija-escort-aircraft-carrier-kumano-maru-1-700-model-kit-720004","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}