Pit-Road 1/350 JB Series Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarine SS-516 Raigei Plastic Model JB37
The Taigei-class submarine is the successor to the Soryu-class, with the first submarine, the Taigei, commissioned in March 2022.
While externally similar to the Soryu-class, it is equipped with higher-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries, improving its submergence capabilities.
The fourth submarine, the Raigei, is scheduled to be launched in October 2023 and commissioned in March 2025.
1/350 scale plastic model
Reproduces differences from the Soryu, such as the wider upper hull and sail base, while featuring easy-to-assemble and paintable parts.
Molded acoustic tiles covering the hull and sails.
Includes two types of sail parts, with hatch shapes above the rudder varying by shipyard.
Includes decals for the ship number and name of SS-516 Raigei and SS-517 (to be named in the fall of 2024).
Full hull model.
Includes one ship.
Completed size: 239.5mm overall length.
*Images are CG images based on modeling data.
Plastic model requiring assembly and painting. Glue, tools, paint, etc. may be purchased separately.
1/350 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit
Completed size: 239.5mm long
Parts are separated for easy assembly and painting, while recreating differences from the Soryu, such as the wider upper hull and sail base
Includes ship number and name decals for SS-516 Raigei and SS-517 (to be named in autumn 2024)
