Heinkel And Raiden

Travel back in time to the turbulent days of WWII amidst the war being waged in the sky by the Axis powers: Germany and Japan. Both nations had assembled impressive fleets of aircraft and proved to be capable enemies who deserved to be both respected and feared.


The Limited Edition 1: 72 Scale German Heinkel Helll/H ‘KG55” bomber was created as in 1935 as a twin-engine, civilian transport. Although slow by military standards the newly refitted ‘bomber’ had its engine upgraded, pilot visibility improved and its shape altered for a more aerodynamic configuration.


The intakes were shifted to the left of the engine, new pitch propellers were installed and improvements and additions were made to the gunner emplacements.


With its crew of five, the Heinkel proved to be a formidable adversary in the air as it made its bombing runs.


The Hasegawa Model Kits' Heinkel model is precise in its details right down to the plating along its fuselage and wings. Both interior and exterior details match its larger brother while handy paint and decal schematics make it easy to customize the aircraft to a model maker’s choice.


Parts detach easily from the 11 part trees with very little flashing and cleanup. Easy-to-follow instructions make assembly easy and precise.


The Japanese 1:32 Scale Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21 Japanese Navy Interceptor is a single engine, sleek small bullet of an aircraft that packs a powerful punch despite its size.


Production began on the Raiden in 1943 and soon the sleek, fast-climbing and highly maneuverable aircraft took to the skies. With its boosted armament, twin 7.7mm machine guns and 20mm cannon the Raiden proved to be a force to be reckoned with in whatever configuration of modified version flew. Considered a preferred bomber destroyer and interceptor the Raiden was effective in its role but slow production and various technical problems limited its role in the war.


The model is a miniature marvel of model-making. No detail was left out including a fully-detailed instrument panel, wheel and armament, pilot, engine and propeller assembly and so many other small details the veteran model maker will have a great time assembling this impressive aircraft. Full paint and decal instructions are included as is a 20 page comic book (Manga) drawn by Seiho Takizawa with an English translation.


This is a ‘huge’ model and requires the highest level of model making ability. Nine large part trees are included along with a decal sheet. Parts are easy to detach and assemble and by following the step-by-step instructions model makers are assured of turning out and excellent model with landing gear up or down.