In May 1944 the Kyushu Aircraft Co. of Japan received an order from the Imperial Navy for a trial manufacture of the 18-shi (experimental) Interceptor that became known as J7W1 ‘Shinden’. Higher maneuverability and high speed flying ability were required for use against heavy bombers. To comply with such demands, contrary to the usual aircraft, the propeller was located at the tail, the main wings moved to the rear and a pair of small horizontal fins called canards were located on the nose. This distinctive design allowed for a remarkable reduction in weight, resulting from the smaller main wings and additional life provided by the canard. Without the propeller in front, weapons could be located at the nose for more efficient attacks. Following the completion of the first prototype in June 1945, there were three test flights on August 3, 6 and 8. 45 minutes of flight were recorded, but the War ended days later and the Shinden never saw actual combat.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Length: 5.3”
Wingspan: 6.1”
Parts: 45
- Painting and assembly required
- 8 sprues
- Molded in grey plastic
- 2g ballast required for assembly – not included
- Clear parts
- One decal sheet
- Detailed cockpit interior
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
Shinden No.1 aircraft, August 1945
Red
Silver
IJN Green (Nakajima)
Interior Green
Steel
Flat Black
Green (Mitsubishi)
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Orange Yellow
Propeller Color
Tire Black
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