Nakajima J1N1 Gekko question

[ReccePhreak]

Does Tamiya (or anybody else) make a 1/48 J1N1 Gekko that includes the rear "fairing" in clear, as in the following profiles?

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/1196/pics/65_21.jpg

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/1196/pics/65_28.jpg

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/1196/pics/65_29.jpg

I want to do a J1N1-C recce version, and they all had the rear clear canopy.

http://www.wardrawings.be/WW2/Images/2-Airplanes/Axis/3-Japan/05-Reconnaissance/J1N1-C/p1.jpg

Larry

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Edited April 8, 2016 by ReccePhreak

[Nick Millman]

You would need to look for Tamiya's 'Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early Production Irving' and backdate it from the night fighting modifications. Don't think there is another one.

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/114125-tamiya-61084-nakajima-j1n1-s-gekko-early

You can see the instructions and a built-up version to get an idea of what the kit provides here:-

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10025360

Nick

[ReccePhreak]

You would need to look for Tamiya's 'Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early Production Irving' and backdate it from the night fighting modifications. Don't think there is another one.

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/114125-tamiya-61084-nakajima-j1n1-s-gekko-early

You can see the instructions and a built-up version to get an idea of what the kit provides here:-

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10025360

Nick

I had that kit before, but the rear covering is solid plastic, not a clear "canopy", which is what I need.

I may have to look for a Fujimi 1/72 N1K1-C or N1K1-R Gekko kit, even though it's not my preferred scale.

Thanks for the info.

Larry

Edited April 8, 2016 by ReccePhreak

[Nick Millman]

You're welcome.

Nick