The Russian SSNG Kursk submarine was named after a city in Russia were many fierce battles took place during the first world war. The Kursk submarine is one of the many masterpieces of engineering in the Russian navy because it is one of the biggest attack submarines in its class having a length of 154 meters. The Kursk submarine is a nuclear powered attack submarine and is classified as an Oscar II class (a NATO reporting name). This submarine was launched in 1994 and was commissioned on December of that year in Russia. The special characteristic of this submarine is a thick outer hull, made of 8.5 millimeter stainless steel, which has a high nickel and chrome component. Having a high nickel and chrome component in the hull provides a weaker magnetic signature thereby making it hard to detect through MAD (Magnetic Anomaly Detection) systems.

The people at Tamiya, a Japanese company famous for making models of cars and boats, have made a well crafted model of the Russian Kursk submarine. Since the founding of this great company by Yoshio Tamiya in 1946, they have made thousands of amazing models and toys, that are constructed out of wood, plastic, and metal. The people at Tamiya made the Kursk submarine model as simple as possible so that even a beginner in toy models will have an easy time assembling it. Even though the design is straightforward and simple it still emphasized on details that made the toy model closely resemble the actual design of the submarine.

The scale of the model made by Tamiya is 1:700, with a dimension of 11.4 inches by 4.3 inches by 1.2 inches. The model size is perfect for beginning collectors since assembling the toy model can be done with ease. The Kursk submarine model is made of durable plastic which is highly resilient, and will surely last long if it is well taken cared of.

If you are an experienced model collector or a beginning hobbyist, the Russian SSNG Kursk Submarine is an ideal model to collect. If you are new to model ships and subs, the Kursk sub is a great choice to start your career as a model hobbyist since it only requires a skill level of 2.

For experienced hobbyists, acquiring this model for your collection is a must have because of the submarine’s importance in Naval history. It will also provide you with a finely crafted model to show off to your friends and acquaintances.

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The Sen Toku I 400 class submarines were the largest submarines and the pride of the Imperial Japanes Navy during the WWII. Japan was planning to expand their fleet with 18 of these I 400 submarines but produced only three in a year. They were named the I 400, I 401 and I 402. With four engines and 400 feet of length these monsters of the sea were real killing machines. The Sen Toku I 400 Class had one other special feature above other “normal” submarines. It could carry three Aichi M6a Seiran aircraft which it could launch in the air with a catapult. The Tamiya I 400 haves a 1:350 scale and is very detailed. Because of small parts it is not for children under 3 years. This model uses paint, glue and modeling tools.

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Tamiya begun their scale model business in 1948 when Mr. Yosio Tamiya made his first scale wooden ship model kit. Mr. Tamiya travelled around the world trying to sell his quality product. His mission succeeded and now Tamiya Inc is offering more than 300 products exported in almost all parts of the world. High quality and customer satisfaction is one of the company standards. In 1989 Tamiya Inc decided to establish a company in California. Today they coordinate all administrative functions there, one of them the customer service.