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About the J1N1-Sa Night Fighter Gekko
Originally designed as a
long-range fighter, the three-seat twin-engine Nakajima J1N1 was designated as a
reconnaissance aircraft after failing testing. Following being successfully used
as a night fighter against US bombers, official production began in 1943 on a
night fighter version, the J1N1-S Gekko (moonlight). Modifications included
removing third seat, adding twin-mounted 20mm guns behind cockpit canopy angled
up at 30 degrees and underneath fuselage angled down at 30 degrees. The Gekko
proved successful against B-17 and B-24 bombers, and continued to fight until
the end of WWII. The later version, the J1N1-Sa, featured singular exhaust
stacks and three 20mm canons mounted in upper fuselage with lower guns removed.
Some later Gekko models also featured an antenna and radar system mounted on the
nose.
About the Model
- Overall length: 263mm
- Rear fuselage adapted for three guns
accurately reproduced.
- Gun hatch can be assembled as opened or
closed, allowing display of gun parts.
- Includes parts to produce with or without
antenna.
- Singular exhaust stacks reproduced to
perfection.
- Canopy can be assembled as opened or closed,
allowing display of intricately detailed cockpit interior and equipment.
- Comes with two full-figures and includes
decal markings for three planes.
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Suggested Paint Colors |
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AS-1 - Dark Green (IJN) |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-13 - Metallic Blue |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-25 - Clear Green |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-31 - Titanium Gold |
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X-32 - Titanium Silver |
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X-7 - Red |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-10 - Flat Brown |
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XF-12 - J.N. Grey |
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XF-15 - Flat Flesh |
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XF-19 - Sky Grey |
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XF-2 - Flat White |
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XF-28 - Dark Copper |
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XF-52 - Flat Earth |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-58 - Olive Green |
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XF-64 - Red Brown |
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XF-71 - Cockpit Green |
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