Zoukei-Mura 1/32 J7W1 Shinden
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Etched Metal, resin ,
cast
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Zoukei-Mura propose to the modellers who bought their excellent 1/32 J7W1
Shinden , see review
http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/axis/previews/1.htm
numerous excellent quality
aftermarket sets to turn the model in a museum masterpiece.
Here are the sets available at this date.
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The J7W1 " Shinden " being a tricycle aircraft, ballasting the nose is requested
to avoid having the front wheel up. Thus, ZOUKEI-MURA realized cleverly weight
by replacing the plastic ammunitions boxes by white metal parts. Then here are 8
heavy elements (59grs in total) that are supplied in this reference. It is very
useful if we want to leave the armament panel opened. Recommended
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This reference brings us a reactor, NE-20, developed by Naval Air Technical
Arsenal, Kugisho. This last one had been built to equip the KIKKA. No doubt that
he would have been able to be adapted to Shinden, and ZOUKEI-MURA thus proposes
an alternative for its propeller aircraft. It is a project which was not
realized, but the conversion is very attractive. We find six parts in well
molded resin to replace the radial piston engine by this reactor inspired by the
jumo 003. It will give another look to the so amazing aircraft, undoubtedly!
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The model makers who want to represent the aircraft during its first flight will
have to block the openings holes for the canon on the cowl. For that purpose,
ZOUKEI-MURA proposes a resin replacement part, clean and well molded. It is a
gain of time for modeling.
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This very useful reference will allow us to replace the plastic gear legs by his
counterparts in metal. Considering the weight of the model, this option is not
to be neglected. 4 parts well casted are include here.
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The basic kit box of the Shinden is supplied with common tires, as in a lot of
kits. This reference contains 3 "crushed" tires which feign the weight of the
aircraft subtly. Useful.
The basic kit of Shinden is already well detailed but his designer goes farther
to sharpness with this first reference intended essentially for the cockpit. We
find a new seat with its harness, subdivisions of the floor, the pre-painted
dashboard, panels for consoles. For the engine, are supplied the ignition cables
as well as two circular protection items. Recommended.
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This second reference is intended for the wing structure and for the landing
gear.The outside of the plastic gear doors must be sanded to be able to glue the
photoetched parts which will give the thinness to the sheet steel. Other parts
are for the internal wing strut to replicate the reinforcements and the
riveting. Recommended.
This third reference is intended for flaps and
shutters. It concerns the flaps for landing and shutters on both sides of
the engine panel. The photoetched replicate better here the thickness of the
sheet steel, and we also find here end ribs (with details) of the flaps, seen
when down position. Recommended.
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This reference is produced in association with ABER, to replace the plastic
basic parts of the kit. The sharpness of the turned metal adds more undeniable
bonus in this area, very well seen when the panel is removed. Besides the tubes
we find the springs for gas recession of weapons. Recommended.
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To display the model in flight( not only in my opinion), ZOUKEIMURA proposes a
seated pilot who looks towards the back for a possible enemy. To be complete the
main gear doors are furnished in one part. Parts are molded well and the pilot
has a very convinced attitude. Beautiful initiative!
Each set is well packed in a clear plastic box with instructions (in Japanese) to replace kit parts. Now the choice is yours!
November 2010
Review copy courtesy of VOLKS
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