Tamiya 61110 - 1/48 G4M1 Yamamoto w/17 Figures [61110]

Price:

USD$52.00

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

61110

GTIN:

4950344611102

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Brand New

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Description

During WWII, the IJN's Combined Fleet had moved its headquarters to Truk. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who commanded the Pearl Harbor Attack, attained Truk on April 3, 1943 and in the pipeline a visit towards the forward bases at Balalae, Buin, therefore the Shortland Islands to improve the morale of this frontline units. However, the Us Americans had deciphered Japanese communications on April 13th which mentioned the main points of the visit plus the U.S. Army Air Force arranged an interception objective. At 6:05AM on April 18th, the two G4M1 bombers departed Rabaul for Balalae. 1st aircraft, No.323, had eleven individuals up to speed, including Yamamoto. The next aircraft, No.326, had twelve individuals agreeable, including Vice Admiral Matome Ugaki. At 8:00AM, a group of P-38 Lightning fighters attacked the bombers and Yamamoto's aircraft turned kept toward Buin while Ugaki's aircraft switched appropriate toward the ocean. Both aircraft had been hit and Ugaki survived a crash-landing regarding water, but Yamamoto's aircraft crashed in to the jungle. A search party reached Yamamoto's aircraft on the night for the 19th and his human anatomy was found outside of the aircraft, still seated and with his blade in their fingers. The Tamiya model faithfully captures the real history of the final flight additionally the personnel up to speed.

Specs and Features

1/48 scale plastic construction kit.
Airplane Flaps is depicted in either up or down position.
detail by detail cockpit, dorsal weapon place, and nose & end sores. Brand New components recreate the accurate end blister, which had the exterior area eliminated to enable an improved industry of fire for the 20mm cannon.
Pre-Painted Canopy Parts included.
Kit contains a complete of 17 numbers: 1 depicting Admiral Yamamoto, 1 observer, 2 pilots, 1 gunner, and 12 mechanics.
2 types of decals included to depict Admiral Yamamoto's and Vice Admiral Ugaki's transports respectively.

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