Raiden Jack

Name: Raiden Jack
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 17.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (78 reviews)

Item Number: tam61018

4.4 Stars (78 Reviews)

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Product Details

This is the 1/48 scale Raiden Jack plastic model airplane kit by Tamiya. It represents the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden, a World War II Japanese interceptor aircraft designed for high-speed performance and climbing ability.

Product Rank

#23 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#50 in Airplanes
#539 in Plastic Models

Includes

One plastic model kit with various sprues.
Plastic parts molded in different colors.
Clear pieces for canopy and other transparent elements.
Decal sheet for markings.
Detailed instruction manual with assembly guide.

Features

Tightly cowled Mitsubishi Kasei 23 14 cylinder radial - 1575hp; (4) 20mm wing cannon; 4 blade propeller, large "greenhouse" canopy.
Appx. 35 parts in light grey and clear; raised and recessed panel lines.
Detailed prop and cowling with engine cooling fan.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Paint

X-1 - Black (TAM81001) (TAM81501)
X-2 - White (TAM81002) (TAM81502)
X-4 - Blue (TAM81004) (TAM81504)
X-7 - Red (TAM81007) (TAM81507)
XF-61 - Dark Green (TAM81361) (TAM81761)
XF-64 - Red Brown (TAM81364) (TAM81764)
XF-66 - Light Grey (TAM81366) (TAM81766)

Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Airbrush and
Accessories

Specifications

Brand: Tamiya.
Scale: 1/48.
Model Number: 61018.
Length: Approximately 8.1 inches (205 mm) when assembled.
Wingspan: Approximately 8.9 inches (226 mm) when assembled.
Skill Level: Recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers.
Manufacturer: Tamiya.
Item Number: #61018.

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a consistent appreciation for the kit's ease of assembly, excellent detail, and accurate representation of a unique WWII Japanese aircraft, often noted for its distinctive bulky and stubby design. Many commend the quality of the decals, with multiple options available, and the clear, coherent instructions that make it suitable for beginners and experienced builders alike. The kit is also frequently praised for its affordability, making it a great value and an ideal choice for practicing techniques or adding to a collection.

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Decals are cool

By: mcgoldrickkelly

This was a great build, and its a REALLY unique looking aircraft, especially for the Japanese fighters, many of which look the same. Its bulky and stubby. The coolest thing about this set is the decal sheet. There are several options, the one that i chose was the yellow and orange lighting bolts that provid the side of the fuselage with a great Flash. As with the other Tamiya products that I have purchased, I will say again: Kudos to Tamiya for the clear and coherent directions as well as the beautiful glossy mini-poster of the two finished versions of the Jack. Buy this model, it's fun, different, cheap, and looks great in any collection.

(64)

Raiden

By: ek19333

Seeing as this is one of the first kits I've built since getting back into modeling, I was pleasantly surprised on how well this kit stacked up. It wasn't difficult to assemble, the detail was superb and the decal options were great. Painted it standard green top/grey bottom. Even now before weathering it, it's very presentable. A nifty little kit that would be a good choice for person of beginner caliber skill.

(63)

One of 45 favorite builds

By: jimwoodward1943 (Broken Arrow, OK)

An easily assembled and paintable build even at age 70. I would do this one again with only a change in the paint scheme to a much darker green color

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