Five Star Models 1/700 WWII IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta Upgrade Set
Transform your Hasegawa 1/700 scale IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta model kit (product number 49358) with this comprehensive super-detail photo-etched upgrade set from Five Star Models. Product number 710316 (FS710316) delivers museum-quality precision and historical accuracy for advanced modelers seeking to elevate their WWII Imperial Japanese Navy ship builds.
Product Specifications
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Brand: Five Star Models
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Product Number: 710316 (FS710316)
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Scale: 1:700
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Type: Photo-etched (PE) detail upgrade set
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Material: Photo-etched brass
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Theme: WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Tatsuta-class light cruiser
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Skill Level: 4 (Advanced)
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Assembly Required: Yes; requires advanced modeling techniques, including precision cutting, folding, and the use of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive
Contents and Features
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Detailing Frets: Multiple photo-etched metal frets containing fine-scale replacement parts for various ship components
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Enhancements: Replaces thicker injection-molded plastic parts with scale-accurate metal for:
- Railings and ladders
- Mast structures and platforms
- Weapons mounts and anti-aircraft defenses
- Funnel caps/grilles
- Deck equipment like anchor chains, boat cradles, and searchlight platforms
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Historical Accuracy: Specifically tailored to the design and equipment layout of the Tatsuta or Tenryu-class light cruisers
Compatibility
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Target Kit: This upgrade set is engineered specifically for use with the Hasegawa 1/700 scale IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta plastic model kit (Hasegawa product number 49358)
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Exclusions: This product is an accessory set only; it does not include the plastic ship body parts or the base model kit
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Note: Visit Five Star Models' website for additional product information and reference materials.
