Tuesday, August 24, 2010

J7W1 Shinden



Here are some images of Dave Porter's 1/48scale Shinden.

This is the J7W1 Shinden. It was designed as a fast interceptor with heavy firepower that was intended to curb the onslaught of B-29 raids over the homeland. Only three test flights were completed before the war ended. This kit is in 1/48 scale by Hasegawa. Dave built it straight from the box and he finished it in Tamiya and Gunze acrylics.

2 comments:

  1. amazing. It looks like something that even today would be considered experimental...

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  2. A few of the Rutan designs have a similar layout.

    Dave

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