Honour a legendary interceptor with the Hasegawa 07571 Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-kai Late Version. This 1/48 kit recreates the squadron leader's aircraft of the 407th Fighter Squadron, famed for B-29 interception missions. Notably, it represents Captain Hayashi Kiju's machine, salvaged from the sea off Akune City after 81 years, drawing widespread attention. A stirring tribute to naval aviation heritage.
Key Features
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Scale: 1/48
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Model length: 195mm
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Model wingspan: 250mm
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Recreates the squadron leader's aircraft of Fighter Squadron 407
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Represents Captain Hayashi Kiju's aircraft "343B-30" (Kanoya Air Base, April 1945)
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Additional decal option for Hideo Nakao, Flight Sergeant aircraft "343B-20" (Matsuyama Air Base, March 1945)
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Highly detailed parts with accurate scale reproduction
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Product Type: Plastic model kit
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Requires assembly and painting, tools and paints not included
Why Choose This
Aviation enthusiasts drawn to the Shiden-kai's story will treasure this kit's connection to a genuinely recovered airframe, lending historical weight beyond ordinary releases. Dual decal options permit varied squadron representations, while Hasegawa's precise tooling captures the interceptor's distinctive form. It suits display, dioramas, and serious collections alike, rewarding both hobbyists and historians.
Product Information
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Product Code: 07571
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Brand: Hasegawa
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Scale: 1/48
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Model: Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-kai Late Version
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Unit: 343rd Flying Group, 407th Fighter Squadron
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Decals: Captain Hayashi Kiju aircraft "343B-30" (Kanoya Air Base, April 1945), Hideo Nakao aircraft "343B-20" (Matsuyama Air Base, March 1945)
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Model Length: 195mm
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Model Wingspan: 250mm
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Product Type: Plastic model kit requiring assembly and painting
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Note: Tools and paints not included
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Uses: Display, dioramas, model collections
Add the Hasegawa 07571 Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-kai to your bench and build a fighter whose story resurfaced after eight decades beneath the sea.
