1/700 Five Star Models WWII IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta Upgrade Set for Hasagawa 49358 – 710316

Five Star Models 1/700 WWII IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta Upgrade Set

Transform yourHasegawa1/700 scale IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta model kit (product number 49358) with this comprehensive super-detail photo-etched upgrade set fromFive 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

• Brand:Five Star Models
• Product Number:710316 (FS710316)
• Scale:1:700
• Type:Photo-etched (PE) detail upgrade set
• Material:Photo-etched brass
• Theme:WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Tatsuta-class light cruiser
• Skill Level:4 (Advanced)
• Assembly Required:Yes; requires advanced modeling techniques, including precision cutting, folding, and the use of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive

Contents and Features

• Detailing Frets:Multiple photo-etched metal frets containing fine-scale replacement parts for various ship components
• 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
• Historical Accuracy:Specifically tailored to the design and equipment layout of the Tatsuta or Tenryu-class light cruisers

Compatibility

• Target Kit:This upgrade set is engineered specifically for use with theHasegawa1/700 scale IJN Light Cruiser Tatsuta plastic model kit (Hasegawa product number 49358)
• Exclusions:This product is an accessory set only; it does not include the plastic ship body parts or the base model kit

Complementary Products

Enhance your IJN ship modeling projects with these related products from MPM Hobbies:

• 1/700 Five Star Models Ship Accessories– Browse our complete collection of detail sets
• Hasegawa Model Kits– Find compatible base kits and other IJN vessels

Note: VisitFive Star Models’ websitefor additional product information and reference materials.