Fujimi 400846 IJN Tanker Itsukushiammaru (1/700) – plastic ship model kit for assembly

The IJN Tanker Itsukushiammaru 1/700 model by Fujimi is a precisely reproduced plastic assembly kit representing a Japanese naval tanker from World War II. This model is crafted in the popular 1/700 scale, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced naval modelers, fitting into collections of ships from the same period.

The Itsukushiammaru-class tankers were used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) mainly during World War II, playing a crucial role in logistics and providing the far-reaching fleet with fuel, ammunition, and supplies. Such tankers were an essential support for all combat operations in the Pacific, enabling both offensive and defensive maneuvers by carrier and battleship strike forces.
An example of their use was the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where tankers provided supplies to large fleet groups during the key campaigns of 1943-1944.

The Fujimi kit is made of high-quality plastic (polystyrene), ensuring perfectly fitting parts and a wealth of details. The model does not include additional photo-etched parts or metal elements, but the high-precision molding guarantees a satisfying final result. The possibility of finishing the model with your own painting gives modelers plenty of creative freedom.

• Scale: 1/700
• Historical user nation: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: plastic (high-quality polystyrene)
• Assembled model length: approx. 20 cm (depending on version)
• Glue and paints not included
• Detailed accuracy and faithful reproduction of the real ship
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommendation: We recommend this model to both collectors of the Japanese war fleet and naval history enthusiasts from the World War II era. The difficulty level is rated at 2/5 – assembly is accessible thanks to well-fitting parts, but a basic knowledge of plastic modeling and the ability to paint precisely is recommended. It is an excellent way to enrich any 1/700 scale model collection and explore the role of tankers in naval warfare history.