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Old 09-22-2009, 02:11 PM
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MM Aviation Contest- J7W1 SHINDEN

Contrary to all my preferences, I've decided to go ahead with the Shinden as my choice for my next MM aircraft. While there are other kits I'm more excited about building, I've had an itch to do this one for a long while, so this will be my attempt to scratch that itch.
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DISCLAIMER: This kit was designed by Bohdan Wasiak and may be crushed, burned, shredded or simply abandoned at any point in the construction attempt!
The kit is of what is probably the most immediately identifiable profile in WWII Japanese aircraft due to it's canard design. The design had only three aircraft built with only one with any flying time; about 45 min.
The kit itself is simple, if it fits. It does not come with any interior, nor is there any option for fitting one in, so I think I'll probably try to fit one in. ... if I can find some reference for it.
As is my fashion, my scans messed the color up considerably, but it doesn't look like the kit's original colors are very accurate to begin with.
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There's a misalignment on the red circle on one wing, but I'm not going to worry about it.
I also have Mr. Trotskiy's wonderful little Shinden model as a good luck charm on this build, so my hopes are high!
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Old 09-22-2009, 02:23 PM
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wow what a whacky lookin' plane!
I've seen a German plane that is similar to this, right?
Japanese WW2 era? wow

should be an interesting build.
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Old 09-22-2009, 02:44 PM
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There is the film of the actual plane ready for flight just 12 days prior to the surrender. It is the Magnificent Lightning.

YouTube - Type18 SHINDEN the experimental fighter
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Old 09-22-2009, 03:16 PM
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Nice find, KGL. I had not known the aircraft actually flew until seeing that video.
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Old 09-22-2009, 03:25 PM
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Great choice!
I built this kit ages ago and had plenty of fun flying it around the house :D
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Old 09-22-2009, 03:31 PM
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There's plenty of info available on the prototype. Here's a good intro site;
CONTENTS (English)
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Old 09-22-2009, 05:08 PM
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Great subject Chris, can't say the same about the designer though. I'm sure you will be up to the challenge.


Have you seen Rizky's (tekzo) Sanka Mark B design thread?
link to thread -> Sanka Mark B 1/48 "the sky crawlers"
The Sanka B is a fictional updated Shinden from the movie Sky Crawlers.


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Old 09-22-2009, 05:15 PM
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I gotta go with outstanding find Oksana. I never knew it actually lifted off, much less there is film of it. Thanks.
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Old 09-22-2009, 05:47 PM
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I love the look of the Sanka! I really like the color scheme as well. I know Ojimak's got one in progress as well.
The Shinden was originally designed to become a turbo-jet when the engines became available, which, of course, they didn't. But it sure makes you wonder!
Chris
PS. Now that I think of it, Trotskiy's had one pictured on his site for a while now as well. Wonder if he'll ever make his available?
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PS. Now that I think of it, Trotskiy's had one pictured on his site for a while now as well. Wonder if he'll ever make his available?
CJ, it's already cycled around.
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