Japanese Soryu Class Attack Submarine, 1/144 - Trumpeter 05911

The Japanese Soryu Class Attack Submarine by Trumpeter, reference 05911, is a model kit to be assembled at 1/144 scale, depicting an attack submarine of the Soryu class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

The Soryu class brings together contemporary Japanese submarines designed for submarine operations. Their distinctive silhouette, with a streamlined hull and a compact superstructure, makes them a particularly interesting modern naval subject for a display base or a maritime diorama.

At 1/144 scale, every dimension of the real vessel is reduced 144 times. This scale helps highlight the submarine’s overall lines while maintaining a format suited to a modern collection of model ships.

Assembly can be complemented by careful painting, followed by applying the markings provided when they are included in the kit. Light weathering can also help bring out details and add depth to the hull, depending on the desired finish.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05911
• Type : assembled submarine model kit
• Subject : Japanese Soryu Class Attack Submarine
• Scale : 1/144
• Marine represented : Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

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For assembly and finishing, it is useful to have model glue, precision tools, fine sanding paper, primer, as well as paints suitable for ship models.