1:48 Jap. Mitsu. J2M3 Interceptor Raiden, model kit

The 1:48 Jap. Mitsu. J2M3 Interceptor Raiden captures the compact, purposeful form of the Japanese Navy's land-based interceptor in a scale model kit shaped for detailed bench work and display. This J2M3 variant represents the aircraft used from September 1944 to intercept B-29 bombers attacking Japan, giving the finished build a clear historical setting as well as a distinctive wartime profile. The kit supports more than one display direction through specific build decisions. Landing gear parts can be assembled either deployed or retracted, and the airframe also includes parts for a drop tank. Two pilot figures are provided, expanding the scene beyond the aircraft itself, while 3 marking options allow different finishing results, including a 302nd Kokutai aircraft. The instructions also indicate a rotating propeller shaft, so the completed nose assembly retains a mechanical detail that suits close inspection. Assembly is required, and the stated assembly time is 600 minutes. On the workbench, the combination of aircraft structure, figure painting and marking selection creates a build with steady variation across stages rather than a single repeated task. Once completed, the Raiden sits naturally in a WWII aviation display, whether shown with undercarriage down beside the standing figure or finished in a cleaner in-flight configuration that emphasizes the interceptor's lines.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.