Tamiya 61110 1/48 Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 – Admiral Yamamoto Transport (w/17 Figures)

田宮 61110 1/48 一式陸上攻擊機11型 山本長官搭乘機 (附17個人偶)

【日本昭和18年(公元1943年)4月18日，布干維爾島上空】

當日早上，2架一式陸攻在6架零戰護航下由日本海軍拉包爾基地起飛。1號機(編號323)乘坐了日本海軍聯合艦隊司令官的山本五十六上將，2號機(編號326)則乘坐了參謀長的宇垣中將。航行的目的是為了到最前線的布因基地視察及為當地軍隊打氣。然而事前破解了日軍通訊暗號的美軍派出16架P-38閃電式戰鬥機向航空隊進行突襲，於布干維爾島上空擊墜其中2機，山本長官亦同時於機上喪命。

【Battle Above Bougainville Island, April 18th, 1943】

On the morning of April 18th, two G4M1 transports departed from the Rabaul Airbase to visit frontline units at Balalae, Buin. The first aircraft, No.323, had eleven people on board, including Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. The second aircraft, No.326, had twelve people on board, including Vice Admiral Matome Ugaki. However, American forces knew of this trip thanks to code deciphering and ambushed the Mitsubishi G4M1 transports with a force of P-38 Lightning fighters. The loss of such a revered commander was at the same time a massive blow to Japanese forces and a morale boost for the Allies.

【關於一式陸攻11型】

一式陸上攻擊機11型作為九六式陸上攻擊機於昭和16年(公元1941年)由日本海軍正式採用。於太平洋戰線開戰之初憑著其長大的續航距離帶來優秀的戰果，並於昭和17年(公元1942年)夏季開始的所羅門航空戰作為日本海軍的主力攻擊機參戰。大部分參與所羅門群島的本機型都為了擴大機槍的射擊角度而把機身後部槍座的防風罩後半部拆去。

【About the Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11】

The Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 was officially adapted in 1941 as the successor to the Type 96 bomber. Featuring a long flight range which enabled it to attack enemy fleets from land bases, it went on to serve as the IJN’s main land-based bomber in the Solomon Islands in 1942. Most of the G4M1s during the Solomon Island campaign had their outer tail cones removed to provide a better field of fire for the tail-mounted 20mm cannon.

【模型規格】

• 日本海軍聯合艦隊司令長官 – 山本五十六上將最後搭乘的一式陸攻11型的組裝式塑料模型。
• 1/48比例；全長 416mm, 闊 518mm
• 以忠於原型機的外觀實體化。
• 再現了拆去後半防風罩的機身後部槍座。
• 機體內部的儀表盤﹑轟炸瞄準器﹑機內地板和間隔等都立體呈現。
• 襟翼可選擇組裝式向上或向下的狀態。
• 左方駕駛席上部﹑上部機槍座﹑引擎的整流罩都可以各自選擇開閉狀態組裝。
• 防風罩除了普通的透明部件之外亦附有框架已上色的部件。
• 附有手持軍刀的山本長官﹑拿著望遠鏡的偵察兵﹑駕駛員﹑副駕駛員﹑機槍手及12個整備兵總共17個人偶。
• 附有山本長官搭乘機用和宇垣參謀長機用2種貼紙。

【About the Model】

• 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit of the Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11. Length: 416mm, Wingspan: 518mm.
• The tubular form of the G4M1 has been accurately reproduced.
• Realistically reproduced tail cone with outer section removed.
• Cockpit details, including instrument panel, gun sight, floor panel, and bulkhead, feature realistic details.
• Canopy above the left side pilot seat, dorsal turret, and the aircraft’s flaps can be depicted in either up or down position.
• In addition to clear canopy parts, pre-painted canopy parts are also conveniently included.
• Kit contains a total of 17 figures: 1 depicting Admiral Yamamoto, 1 observer, 2 pilots, 1 gunner, and 12 mechanics.
• 2 kinds of decals included to depict Admiral Yamamoto’s and Vice Admiral Ugaki’s transports respectively.