1/48 Gekko Type II Kou

Tamiya 61093

Excludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.

About the J1N1-Sa Night Fighter Gekko
Originally designed as a long-range fighter, the three-seat twin-engine Nakajima J1N1 was designated as a reconnaissance aircraft after failing testing. Following being successfully used as a night fighter against US bombers, official production began in 1943 on a night fighter version, the J1N1-S Gekko (moonlight). Modifications included removing the third seat, adding twin-mounted 20mm guns behind the cockpit canopy angled up at 30 degrees and underneath the fuselage angled down at 30 degrees. The Gekko proved successful against B-17 and B-24 bombers, and continued to fight until the end of WWII. The later version, the J1N1-Sa, featured singular exhaust stacks and three 20mm cannons mounted in the upper fuselage with lower guns removed. Some later Gekko models also featured an antenna and radar system mounted on the nose.

About the model
1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 263mm. Rear fuselage adapted for three guns, accurately reproduced. The gun hatch can be assembled as open or closed, allowing the display of gun parts. Includes parts to produce with or without antennas. Singular exhaust stacks reproduced to perfection. >Canopy can be assembled as open or closed, allowing display of intricately detailed cockpit interior and equipment. Comes with two figures and includes decal markings for three aircraft.