Fujimi 400815 Osaka Cargo-Liner Argentina Maru (1/700) – Plastic model ship kit

Discover an exceptionally detailed cargo ship model with the Fujimi 400815 Osaka Cargo-Liner Argentina Maru in 1/700 scale kit. This plastic model for self-assembly precisely recreates one of the most distinctive Japanese long-distance freighters of the 20th century. The set comes from the renowned Japanese manufacturer Fujimi, which guarantees high quality detailing and superb fit of the parts.

Historical description of the Argentina Maru ship

The Argentina Maru was an ocean-going cargo liner built for the Japanese company Osaka Shosen Kaisha (now Mitsui O.S.K. Lines). Built in the 1930s, it originally served as a luxury passenger liner operating on routes between Japan and South America, mainly to ports in Argentina. During World War II, the ship was requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy and converted into a military transport vessel.

The Argentina Maru exemplifies the unique conversion of civilian ships for wartime needs, serving both passenger and transport roles. It participated in, among others, maritime convoys on the Pacific, where it was sunk in January 1944 by an American submarine during a military transport mission.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of origin and service: Japan
• Period of service: 1930s, World War II
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: plastic
• Set contents: complete set of plastic parts, decals, instructions
• Extras: none – the kit does not include glue or paints (to be purchased separately)

Difficulty level and recommendations

The Fujimi 400815 model features numerous fine details and is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers, but ambitious beginners will also find it rewarding. The recommended difficulty level is 3/5. We especially recommend it to modelers interested in the history of the Japanese World War II fleet, collectors of civilian ships, and all enthusiasts of maritime technology history. Thanks to its high level of detail and authenticity, this model will be a real highlight of any collection!