Hasegawa 1:48 J7W1 Shinden

[Sturmovik]

Hello guys, here's my latest build, Hasegawa's 1:48 J7W1. 

The original box of this kit was for the jet version J7W2, but I wanted to have another J7W1, so I used the propeller that came with the kit.

The name Shinden means "Magnificent Lightning" when translated, so the decals are really appropriate for this aircraft.

[Gary Brantley]

That's a beautiful build!   I love the type and always thought it was so futuristic for its time.    I hope you don't mind but, in a what if mode, here's how I handled mine:

 J7W3 Shinden

[Sturmovik]

46 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said:

That's a beautiful build!   I love the type and always thought it was so futuristic for its time.    I hope you don't mind but, in a what if mode, here's how I handled mine:

 J7W3 Shinden

Yours looks awesome, I may go for a jet variant if I manage to find another Shinden.

[Gary Brantley]

3 hours ago, Sturmovik said:

Yours looks awesome, I may go for a jet variant if I manage to find another Shinden.

Thanks so much Sturmovik!  I'm glad you liked the old girl. 🍻

[Tokyo Raider]

Great Model!  I really like the lightening bolt!

[trickydicky210]

Nice build, your pics really show what a weird shape aircraft it is and it could easily be facing either direction (although I don’t think the pilot would see much if the prop was at the front)

[RMCS]

Niiiice