Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

Kyushu J7W1 18-Shi Shinden

This 1/72 scale kit from Hasegawa represents the Kyushu J7W1 Shinden, an experimental interceptor developed by Japan during the final stages of WWII. Featuring a distinctive canard configuration with forward-mounted wings and a rear-mounted propeller, the aircraft stands out as one of the most unusual fighter designs of the period.

The model captures the unique layout and sharp lines of the Shinden, with finely engraved panel lines and accurate proportions throughout. Its unusual design makes it a striking addition to any collection, offering something different from more conventional aircraft subjects.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit of Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
• Experimental interceptor with canard wing configuration
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detail
• Distinctive rear-mounted propeller design
• Accurate airframe and proportions
• Clean moulding for precise assembly
• Ideal for WWII aircraft collections

History:

The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden was developed late in the Second World War as a high-speed interceptor designed to counter Allied bombers. Its innovative canard layout placed the main wings at the front of the aircraft, with the engine and propeller mounted at the rear, a configuration intended to improve performance and stability.

Only a small number of prototypes were completed before the end of the war, and the aircraft never entered operational service. Despite this, the Shinden remains one of the most distinctive and forward-thinking designs of the era, reflecting Japan’s efforts to develop advanced aircraft under increasingly difficult conditions.