Description
About the Actual Aircraft
The Shiden Kai was created toward the end of the Pacific War to intercept American aircraft attacking the Japanese mainland.
The Shiden, originally based on the Gyokukaze floatplane, was further improved. The refined airframe, combined with the 2,000-horsepower Homare engine, resulted in a masterpiece fighter with a well-balanced performance profile.
Due to its late release, only a small number were produced, but it fully demonstrated its capabilities in the service of the 343rd Air Group, comprised of the naval elite, and performed as befitted the Imperial Japanese Navy's final fighter.
About the Kit
This fall, the Platz 1/144 WWII series was renewed and has been well-received. The second installment features the Shiden Kai, which appeared toward the end of the war and was the final fighter unit of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
While maintaining the detailed mold representation and easy-to-build kit structure, the decals, packaging, and instructions have been updated. This is a 1/144 scale two-aircraft set that allows you to enjoy the fun of airplane kits in an affordable size.
The aircraft can be assembled by selecting decals.
- Prototype No. 6, Naval Air Technical Arsenal Flight Experimental Division, Yokosuka, 1944
- 343rd Naval Air Group, 701st Fighter Squadron, Captain Takashi Oshibuchi, April 1945, Matsuyama Air Base
- 343rd Naval Air Group, 407th Fighter Squadron, Captain Yoshishige Hayashi, April 1945, Matsuyama Air Base
- 343rd Naval Air Group, 301st Fighter Squadron, August 1945, Omura Air Base
- No. 5243, Kawanishi Naruo Factory
Key Features
- 1/144 scale unpainted plastic model kit
- Set of two aircraft
- Total length when assembled: 65mm
- Decals for the canopy frame make painting easier.
- Models the later model with a smaller vertical stabilizer area.
- Detailed mold expression beyond scale, including delicate panel lines.
- Silkscreen printed decals with markings for five aircraft.
- Decals are made by Cartograf, Italy.
- Includes easy-to-understand color-printed painting instructions.
- Package size: 195 x 110 x 30mm.
