Tamiya 1:48 G4M1 Model 11 w/Yamamoto admiral

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Japanese transport aircraft in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows you to build the model of the Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 transport aircraft. The set consists of four crew members (pilot, second pilot, navigator-bombardier-gunner, observer) Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto statue and 12 Japanese soldiers figures that can be used to create the diorama scene of farewell departing admiral. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was a man fully dedicated to the Emperor and to Japan. Although he was opposed to the war with America he became the architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Since then, he has become the main antagonist of Americans who wanted to eliminate him from the war at all costs. They succeeded on April 18, 1943, when American P-38 Lightning fighter destroyed Yamamotos G4M1, traveling in the Bougainville area. It was an execution because by breaking the Japanese ciphers of war, the American service knew exactly where the Japanese strategist was expected.

In the box there are 6 frames with parts of the model, frame with transparent elements of the fairings (optional elements of the paintings of the cabins and fairies), 2 frames with elements of soldiers figures, with the statue of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and decals (allow reconstruction of 705 Aircraft Group no. 1, belonging to Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Admiral, or No. 2, belonging to his deputy, Vice-Admiral Matome Ugaki).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints proposed by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-11, XF-12 or AS-1 sprays, AS-2 (dual-tone, green-white camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-22 (interior of an airplane, engine nacelle, chassis, chassis components)
• Tamiya XF-10 (seats)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements, instruments, head and torpedo rudder, bombs)
• Tamiya X-10 (KM-y, plot)
• Tamiya XF-16 (engine components, chassis, torpedo propeller cap, propeller)
• Tamiya XF-1 (engine components, wheels)
• Tamiya XF-56 (engine parts)
• Tamiya X-11 (aluminum elements)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-57 (air cover, pilot)
• Tamiya XF-52 (Life Jacket)
• Tamiya XF-57 + XF-52 (observer uniform, 1: 1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-2 (scarf)
• Tamiya XF-64 (gloves, shoes)
• Tamiya XF-58 (belts)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto:

• Tamiya XF-49 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-2 (shirt)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes)
• Tamiya X-18, XF-1 (sword)
• Tamiya XF-15 (leather)

Soldiers:

• Tamiya XF-57 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-4 + XF-5 (Non-commissioned uniform, 1: 1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-10 (shoes, strap)
• Tamiya XF-2 (shirt)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Soldiers / crew figures.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.