Tamiya 1:48 Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu

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

Japanese Command confirmed its belief, that troops occupying islands in the Pacific will need necessary air support. Aircraft was in limited quantity, the construction of airports also took time, so it was decided to develop the concept of a floatplane fighters and bombers operating from coastal bases. The project was sent to the Kawanishi Company, which already had successful planes. N1K1 Kyofu was an extremely agile machine for float fighter, and its arms allowed to compete with American fighters. Changing of the strategic initiative and switching to the defensive after the defeat at Midway, sealed the fate of the project. In these conditions, it proved to be unnecessary, there were just 100 units built.

Tamiya plastic model kit allows assembly of seaplane fighter of Japan Empire Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11, together with a trolley. Box includes 4 sprues with model parts, sprue with a transparent cockpit canopy and decals.

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 recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

• Tamiya XF-11 (hull, camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-12 (aircraft bottom)
• Tamiya XF-1 (trolley)
• Tamiya XF-58 + 3 + XF-XF-21 (cockpit, proportions 2:2:1)
• Tamiya X-18 (propeller blades)
• Tamiya X-10 (cannon, metal elements)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.

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.