{"product_id":"1824-tamiya-61084-nakajima-night-fighter-gekko-type-11-early-production-irving-148","title":"Tamiya 61084 Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early Production (Irving) (1\/48) ","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTamiya 61084 Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early Production (Irving) 1\/48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eTamiya 61084 Nakajima Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Early Production (Irving) in 1:48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for both advanced modelers and ambitious beginners who value faithful reproductions of historical aircraft. This set commemorates the Japanese interceptor fighter plane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHistorical and Technical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko, better known to the Allies under the codename \"Irving,\" is a twin-engine night fighter that entered service in the middle of World War II. This model represents the early production Type 11 version, which was primarily used to intercept American B-17 and B-24 bombers over the Pacific islands—including battles over New Guinea and the Solomon Islands from 1943-1945. The aircraft was one of Japan’s first attempts at deploying night fighters equipped with oblique-firing armament, which improved the effectiveness of countering enemy bombers at night.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:48 – allows for highly detailed and realistic reproduction of the aircraft’s silhouette as well as cockpit, engine, and armament details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic – typical of Tamiya kits, compatible with a wide range of paints and modeling chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not include glue or paints – these should be purchased separately according to the modeler’s preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePrecisely molded sprue parts, excellent fit of components minimizes the need for filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eExpressive surface and cockpit detailing, accurately reproduced “oblique gun” armament configuration, and a realistic pilot figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncluded decals allow finishing several historical machines, in line with authentic Japanese naval aviation schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      This is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for self-assembly, painting, and customization.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Tamiya 61084 Nakajima Gekko Type 11 Early Production model is especially recommended for advanced modelers and World War II aviation enthusiasts seeking maximum realism and quality. Thanks to clear instructions and top-quality sprues, the kit has a \u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level of 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e—optimal for those with some experience in building 1:48 aircraft models.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      By choosing a Tamiya kit, you are assured of a product with an excellent reputation, both in terms of accurate representation and assembly convenience.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719705645390,"sku":"T61084","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/88f0cacbcc44a0d3f363f0854171d2d1.jpg?v=1755478719","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/1824-tamiya-61084-nakajima-night-fighter-gekko-type-11-early-production-irving-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}