Kawanishi N1K1-J Model Airplane: Ideal for Both Collections and Gifts
Our Kawanishi N1K1-J model airplane exhibits unmatched, unequaled quality and intricate design to achieve exactness and accuracy of the actual model. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base stand which comes in different colors of your choice and a polished chrome steel support mounting rod or avail our variable pitch wall mount accessory.
Our Kawanishi N1K1-J model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted model airplanes with precise blueprint details of the original aircraft. The Kawanishi N1K1-J model airplane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original plane. This top-quality Kawanishi N1K1 J model plane will surely be appreciated by anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. This Kawanishi N1K1 J model plane is definitely the ideal gift to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to the actual airplane.
Kawanishi N1K1 J History:
GEORGE is the unlikely nickname for the best Japanese naval fighter produced in quantity during World War II. GEORGE was actually the Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden (Violet Lightning), the unlikely descendant of a floatplane fighter design, the N1K1 REX (see NASM collection).
Many countries used floatplanes for scouting and reconnaissance duties, and to hunt submarines and surface ships, but only Japan built and fielded fighters on floats intended to gain air superiority above a beachhead to support amphibious landing operations where carrier or land-based fighters were unavailable. The Kawanishi N1K1 (Allied codename REX) was the only airplane designed specifically for this purpose to fly during World War II. In September 1940, the Japanese Navy issued a specification for floatplane fighters capable of supporting offensive naval operations. A team of engineers including Toshihara Baba, Shizuo Kikuhara, Hiroyuki Inoue, and Elizaburo Adachi had readied the first prototype by May 1942, and it flew on May 6. Tests showed that the speed of new airplane was only slightly less than the Mitsubishi A6M Zero (see NASM collection) and the amphibious fighter was almost as maneuverable as its land-based cousin. This was remarkable performance for an aircraft that could not retract or jettison its huge landing gear.
What is Made To Order?
Our "Made to Order" line consists of aircraft, ships, helicopters, space craft, plaques, and other models that we commence production on once we receive your order. These models are made to match the image you see here using blueprints and specs on-hand in our production facility. Production & Delivery time for a Made To Order model is approximately 12-14 weeks.
While the full price will show in the shopping cart and on your receipt, we will only charge your card an initial deposit equal to 50% of the retail price. We will charge the remaining balance once production is complete and your model is prepared for shipping.
In addition to our "Made to Order" models, we can build any model to fit your exact specifications through our "Custom Model Program". This is the perfect way to recapture those memories that will last a lifetime.Click here for more information about our Custom Model Program.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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