Tamiya 1:48 Nakajima J1N1 Gekko Type 11 Kou Irving

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

The Tamiya kit allows building the Japanese Nakajima J1N1-Sa Gekko Type 11 Kou, together with two crew members. Gekko was designed as an escort fighter. It was rejected due to low maneuverability and performance. He did not perform as a reconnaissance aircraft. Eventually, it was adapted as a night fighter. It was fitted with 3 additional parcels at the rear of the hull, which fired at an angle to the top. Some of the models in the version also have a radar, making it easier to search for targets at night.

In the box, there are 7 frames with elements of the aircraft, a transparent frame with parts of the fairways and decals (allow reconstruction of the aircraft from the 302 Hunting Group of the Navy or Yokosuka Hunting Group).

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:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-11 or AS-1 spray (hull)
• Tamiya X-13 + X-25 (cockpit, airplane interior, chassis, 3:1 proportions)
• Tamiya X-32 (cockpit floor, chassis components, engine)
• Tamiya XF-71 (seats, cockpit elements)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements, instruments, parcel, engine cover)
• Tamiya XF-1 (wheels, cockpit elements)
• Tamiya XF-28 + XF-10 (engine components, 1:1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-10 (propeller)
• Tamiya XF-12 (suspended fuel tanks)
• Tamiya X-11 (radar antenna)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-52 (air cover)
• Tamiya XF-2 (scarf)
• Tamiya XF-64 (pilot, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-58 (belts)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

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

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.