Tamiya 31314 Japanese Light Cruiser Agano 1/700 – Japanese Navy plastic scale model

The Tamiya 31314 Japanese Light Cruiser Agano in 1/700 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit for self-assembly, depicting the Japanese light cruiser Agano from World War II. This product comes from the renowned manufacturer Tamiya, known for its attention to detail and superior craftsmanship.

The light cruiser Agano was a vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy. It entered service in 1942 and was mainly designed to support destroyers and conduct fast raiding operations. The ship took part in actions in the Pacific, including battles near Rabaul and the Solomon Islands. Agano sank in February 1944 following an attack by an American submarine.

Kit technical specifications:

• Scale: 1/700 (assembled length approx. 251 mm)
• Country of origin for the model: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (1942–1944)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Kit contents:
• accurately reproduced hull and superstructures
• weapon components: main guns, turrets, torpedoes, catapult, and reconnaissance aircraft
• detailed decks with ropes, sides, and equipment
• decal sheet with Japanese Navy markings and flags
• Does not include glue or paints – accessories required for assembly must be purchased separately
• Category: plastic scale model kit

Why choose the Tamiya 31314 Agano?

This set is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers who appreciate historic World War II ships. It stands out with precision details and the high quality of plastic – characteristic of Tamiya models. The final result after assembly and painting dazzles with authentic representation of the Agano cruiser. An ideal product to expand a 1/700 ship collection or as an interesting educational project for learning about Japanese naval history.

Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – Suitable for everyone, including those new to naval history modeling.