Soya Arktis Beobachtungsschiff - Super Detail

The Soya is a Japanese icebreaker with a turbulent history.
With Japan's growing interest in Antarctic research, the Soya was eventually converted into a research vessel in 1950. The machinery was modernized, the bow reinforced and a helicopter landing platform installed. The ship undertook what is probably the most famous of its voyages in 1958. During this, the ship rescued research personnel at the Showa Station, which was threatened with being trapped by the Antarctic winter. 15 sled dogs were left behind, of which only two could be rescued the following spring. These were baptized Jiro and Taro and are still dictums for luck in Japan today.

Plastic model kit of a modern Japanese research vessel.

Japan Coast Guard Antarctica Observation Shop SOYA decals, 1st Corps. Includes metal photo-etched parts and snowmobiles.


1/350 scale

unbuilt/ unpainted