Hasegawa 00136 Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai George

Hasegawa 00133 Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai (George)

Product Description

The single-engine Kawanishi N1K-J, flown by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service, was a land-based version of the N1K float plane fighter. Code-named “George” by the Allies, it was considered by both its pilots and opponents to be one of Japan’s finest land-based WWII fighters. A prototype debuted on January 1, 1944. The N1K-J evenly matched the F6F Hellcat and proved a better match than the A6M Zero against such aircraft as the F4U Corsair and P-51 Mustang. It carried heavy armament and could absorb considerable battle damage — unlike most other Japanese fighters. At least three Shiden Kai aircraft survive in American museums, including one at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida.

Features:

• Highly detailed, injection molded gray plastic parts
• Cockpit includes instrument panel and pilot
• Detailed landing gear
• Waterslide decals
• Illustrated assembly guide

Includes: One plastic model

Requires:

• Assembly
• Cement
• Hobby knife
• Sprue cutters

Specs:

• Scale: 1/72
• Dimensions: 11.02 x 7.87 x 3.15 inches

Comments: Keep product safely away from children under 3 years of age.