1/48 Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu

In 1940 the Navy instructed Kawanishi Aircraft, who had prior experience in the development of superb floatplanes, to produce an aircraft to be known as the 15-shi floatplane fighter, Kawanishi designed and produced a large, single-seat midwing, floatplane of all metal construction. It had a large centerline float, and a small strut mounted outrigger float near each wing tip. It was powered by an excellent Mitsubishi Kasei radial engine and first flew in December 1943. It was designated the N1K1 Type 11 "Kyofu" and code named "Rex" by the allied forces during the war.

Mid-wing, single engine, single seat floatplane fighter .
Appx. 45 parts in light grey, black and clear with recessed panel lines.
Cockpit detail includes seat, cockpit floor with consoles, and control stick.
Tightly cowled Mitsubishi Kasei engine, large central float with small outriggers on wings.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam61036
Your Price:	$20.99
List Price:	$29.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 10" (25cm)
Fuselage Length: 8-3/4" (22cm)

Decal Options:
1: No. 103, "Ohtsu" Kokutai.
2: No. 132, "Sasebo" Kokutai.
3: No. 135, "Sasebo" Kokutai.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint:
(X1 - Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X18 - Semi Gloss Black)(X2 - White)(X28 - Park Green)(X7 - Red)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF10 - Flat Brown)(XF11 - J.N. Green)(XF12 - J.N. Grey)(XF16 - Flat Aluminum)(XF21 - Sky)(XF23 - Light Blue)(XF3 - Flat Yellow)(XF52 - Flat Earth)(XF56 - Metallic Grey)(XF58 - Olive Green)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories