Plastic Model Guides
Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
This page is devoted to Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349, the exact 1/700 ship model kit sold under the Tamiya record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349
- Brand or vendor: Tamiya
- Product type: 1/700 Ship Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: TAM31349
- Scale stated in the record: 1/700
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $50.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1/700 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. For this record, TAM31349 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The product page identifies the item this way: “Tamiya 31349 is a 1/700 scale plastic model kit of the Imperial Japanese Navy light cruiser Abukuma for waterline collections, naval displays, and WWII ship modeling. Brand: Tamiya Item / SKU: TAM31349” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
Planning around the exact item
Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349 should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number TAM31349 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.
Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.
The details to verify next
Compatibility is often more important than brand familiarity. Styrene cement, cyanoacrylate, water-based paint, solvent paint and clear coats behave differently on different materials. Use the exact product instructions and a test piece whenever the material is not confirmed.
Record substitutions as part of the build log. That makes later repairs or a second build reproducible without misrepresenting the original package contents.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 2 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier TAM31349.
Checks to complete before ordering
- Save the listing URL under TAM31349.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Model Kits · Tamiya Model Kits & Paints · Plastic Model Kits
Recording this product accurately
A useful record for Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349 includes the original URL, item number TAM31349, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.
What buyers commonly need to confirm
What is the safest comparison key?
Start with TAM31349, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.
Should availability wording be treated as permanent?
No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.
What does this guide intentionally avoid?
It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.
Decision summary: choose Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.
Review the live Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific verification note
The evidence trail for Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349 should remain attached to item number TAM31349. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.
A final exact-item review
For Tamiya 1/700 IJN Light Cruiser Abukuma Model Kit – 31349, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and item number as one identity. The vendor is Tamiya, the listed product type is 1/700 Ship Model Kit, and the working item number is TAM31349. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.
Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.
