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G4M2 Type 1 Attack Bomber (Betty) Model 22 RYU Unit  |
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G4M2 Type 1 Attack Bomber (Betty) Model 22 RYU Unit |
Reviewed April 2015
by Timothy Dike
| Distinguished by its light weight and long-range performance,
the G4M2's large size and lack of armor made it a conspicuous target. However,
a 20 mm Type 99 cannon inside the tail turret helped it hold its own against
American fighters.
Hasegawa has released this 1/72 Mitsubishi G4M2 Bomber Betty #22 Limited
Edition kit. Let's have a look at what's in the box.
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| SPRUE A | |||||||||
| The fuselage halves make up this sprue. Access doors are molded open and interior framing is visible. |
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| SPRUE B | |||||||||
| The port side wing is molded in an upper and lower half with nice recessed panel lines. |  |
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| SPRUE C | |||||||||
| The starboard wing halves are a mirror image of the port side. |  |
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| SPRUE D | |||||||||
| The deck is molded as a single part from nose to tail. The surface is corrugated and the bomb bay is incorporated to the underside. |  |
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| SPRUE E | |||||||||
| Rear wings, propellers, and engine make up the main parts on this sprue. The engine has nicely detailed cylenders. |  |
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| SPRUE G x2 | |||||||||
| Engine narcels, nose cones, and more engine parts on on these two sprues. |  |
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| SPRUE J & L | |||||||||
| Clear part are on these two sprues. Two options for the nose are included. |  |
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| SPRUE N | |||||||||
| Interior bulkheads, ands cockpit details are included here. |  |
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| SPRUE P | |||||||||
| The standard propeller retainers are included. |  |
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| SPRUE Q x2 | |||||||||
| Landing gear and tires with flat spots are molded on these two sprues. Machine guns, and oxygen cylinders are also included. |  |
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| SPRUE S x2 | |||||||||
| Two sprues provide the bomb load. |  |
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| SPRUE T x2 | |||||||||
| Two torpedoes are included on these sprues. |  |
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| DECALS | |||||||||
| Sharp colorful decals include options for the following aircraft:
I.J.N. 761st N.F.G. "Ryu unit" Code: Ryu-41 Peleliu
Palau Islands March 1944
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| INSTRUCTIONS | |||||||||
Eight pages with well drawn assembly views illustrate how
the kit goes together. Painting and marking diagrams show decal placement
and camo.
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 This
kit is listed as Skill Level 3 with 160 pieces. It looks like a nice kit
right out of the box or as a platform for superdetailing. However you chose
to build it, it should provide many hours of modeling fun. Thanks to Hobbico
Model Distributors for the review sample. It is listed as #HSGS0112
1/72 Mitsubishi G4M2 Bomber Betty #22 Limited Edition with a $44.99 list
price and is available now.
Hobbico is the exclusive US importer for Hasegawa. Locate the nearest hobby shop to carry their products using the online Dealer locator. |
