Tamiya 1:48 Kawanishi Kyoftu Type 11 w/electric-rotate propeller

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

The Tamiya kit allows building the Kawanishi N1K1 Japanese WWII seaplane, Kyofu Type 11, together with the pilot. Kyofu was to be part of an ambitious plan to build a fleet of seaplanes operating throughout the Pacific. In the Japanese concept, the creation of a seaplanes base was to be faster, simpler and cheaper than the construction of airports on forested islands. The plan, however, fell, due to the transition to the defensive after the defeat at Midway. Japanese seaplanes, despite being quite successful constructions, did not significantly affect the course of the war.

In the box is a hull element, 3 frames with model elements, a frame with transparent parts of the fairing and decals (allow to reconstruct the plane of 103 Ohrsu Kokutai or 132 Sasebo Kokutai). The model has an electric propeller that rotates on the motor (batteries not included), the case also has a stand

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 suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Aircraft:

• Tamiya XF-11, XF-12 or AS-1 sprays, AS-2 (hull and camouflage)
• Tamiya X-18 (engine components, cockpit elements)
• Tamiya XF-71 (airplane interior and cockpit)
• Tamiya XF-56 (engine, cockpit, exhaust system)
• Tamiya XF-16 (cockpit elements)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements, propeller)
• Tamiya X-10 (plot)
• Tamiya X-11 (propeller)

Pilot:

• Tamiya XF-52 (uniform, pilot)
• Tamiya XF-64 (shoes, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-2 (scarf)
• Tamiya XF-58 (belts)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Metal elements.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilot figure.
• Base.
• Engine.

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.