Sunday, 28 July 2024

HEADS UP! - NEW Nakajima-Fokker Super Universal kit by Kora Models - Japan Air Transport (Nippon Koku Yuso)

Kora Models recently released a limited edition brand new Japanese Nakajima-Fokker Super Universal kit in 1/72, with markings for three Japan Air Transport (Nippon Koku Yuso) aircraft. 
Very special thanks to Kora Models for the sample kit!

The kit includes decals for three aircraft: J-BBXO, J-BBVO and J-BCVO.
J-BBXO was built in the USA, s/n: #874. The engine was Bristol Jupiter and joined the Japan Air Transport (Nippon Koku Yuso) fleet on August 8, 1930.
J-BBVO was also built in the US, s/n #872. Engine Bristol Jupiter. Joined Japan Air Transport on August 27, 1930.
J-BCVO was built under license by Nakajima, s/n #29. Engine Bristol Jupiter. Joined Japan Air Transport on April 5, 1934.

Artwork of J-BBXO by Koike Shigeo.

The kit included one...ski. J-BBXO was at some point in its career fitted with skis so perhaps Kora will release a special edition?

In the sample kit Kora sent over, very kindly included two extra "Resin Detail Parts" that are available for the Super Universal kit.

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