1:700 Grade Up Parts IJN Aircraft Gun Set (IJN Sadomaru/Sakitomaru)

Which models it belongs to

The set is intended for models of the Japanese vessels Sadomaru and Sakitomaru in 1:700 scale. The suffix maru is used in Japanese for merchant and auxiliary ships, that is for vessels that entered wartime service from civilian traffic. Models of such ships tend to be plain in their basic form, and that is exactly where an add-on set pays off most.

What the set offers

According to the name it adds elements of shipboard aircraft and armament to the model, that is the parts that are simplified or merely suggested on a production model in 1:700 scale. The Grade Up Parts line is built for precisely this task: to replace coarse shapes with finer ones. The range of the parts and their placement are given in the manufacturer's instructions, which you should also follow during assembly.

How to work with it

• The parts in 1:700 scale are small, so have tweezers ready and work over a mat.
• Cut the surplus material away with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder down.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise thin elements will not hold the paint.
• Choose the glue according to the material of the parts; with small elements it helps to apply it with a pin.
• Dry-fit the parts first so that you know exactly where they belong.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who build Japanese vessels in 1:700 scale and want the deck drawn out even on a small area. It calls for a steady hand and patience. The ship model itself, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.