Hasegawa 07511 Kyushu J7W1 Interceptor Fighter Shinden 'Metropolitan Defense 1946' 1/48

The Hasegawa 07511 Kyushu J7W1 Interceptor Fighter Shinden 'Metropolitan Defense 1946' in 1/48 scale is an advanced plastic model kit designed by the renowned Japanese company Hasegawa. This set allows you to recreate the unique, experimental Konishi Shinden interceptor fighter, one of the most innovative designs of the Japanese Navy’s aviation projects from the closing period of World War II.

• Country of Operation: Japan
• Scale: 1/48
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Catalog number: 07511

The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden is a Japanese prototype interceptor fighter with a unique canard configuration, intended as a response to the intense bombing raids on Japanese cities in 1945. The prototype first flew in August 1945, during the final phase of World War II; however, it never entered mass production nor saw combat service. The greatest asset of this aircraft was its innovative design, allowing for very high speeds and maneuverability, making it an ideal interceptor—potentially a defender against heavy B-29 bombers.

This model is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The kit features finely reproduced fuselage and wing details, a cockpit with a detailed interior, and optional markings for the fictional "Metropolitan Defense 1946" unit—an alternate history scenario in which Shinden could have been used in the defense of Japanese territory.

• Assembly difficulty: 4/5
• Requires experience with plastic models, perfect for World War II aviation enthusiasts
• Glue and paints not included—they must be purchased separately

Why choose this model? Hasegawa is renowned for its high-quality molds and carefully reproduced details. The J7W1 Shinden model is unique among aircraft kits—a great choice for collectors of experimental machines as well as for those who appreciate rare designs from the late period of World War II. It's an excellent way to expand your collection with an aircraft whose dramatic history and distinctive silhouette continue to fascinate to this day.