{"product_id":"platz-1-144-japanese-n1k2-j-shiden-kai-george-late-version-2-kits-in-one-box-pdr-2","title":"Platz 1\/144 Japanese N1K2-J SHIDEN KAI George Late Version (2 kits in one box) PDR-2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Plastic model kits, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Shiden Kai was created toward the end of the Pacific War to intercept American aircraft attacking the Japanese mainland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e      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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e      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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e      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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e      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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aircraft can be assembled by selecting decals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrototype No. 6, Naval Air Technical Arsenal Flight Experimental Division, Yokosuka, 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e343rd Naval Air Group, 701st Fighter Squadron, Captain Takashi Oshibuchi, April 1945, Matsuyama Air Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e343rd Naval Air Group, 407th Fighter Squadron, Captain Yoshishige Hayashi, April 1945, Matsuyama Air Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e343rd Naval Air Group, 301st Fighter Squadron, August 1945, Omura Air Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. 5243, Kawanishi Naruo Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e1\/144 scale unpainted plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet of two aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTotal length when assembled: 65mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecals for the canopy frame make painting easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eModels the later model with a smaller vertical stabilizer area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetailed mold expression beyond scale, including delicate panel lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilkscreen printed decals with markings for five aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecals are made by Cartograf, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncludes easy-to-understand color-printed painting instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; 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