Other 1/72 Watanabe K11W1 Shiragiku 1943

KP Models 1/72 K11W Shiragiku - New Tooling Plastic Model Kit

- Brand new tooling 1/72 scale K11W Shiragiku model kit from KP Models (Czech manufacturer).
- Includes 3D-printed Tenpu Type 21 air-cooled 9-cylinder engine parts for enhanced detail.
- Two canopy options included: early and late versions (one of each).
- Two types of landing gear parts included for different variants.
- Includes paint mask stickers and four decal schemes for multiple marking options.
- Finished model dimensions: approximately 139 mm length, 208 mm wingspan.

Product overview and historical background
- The K11W Shiragiku was developed and built by Kyushu Aircraft as an onboard work trainer for the Imperial Japanese Navy.
- Development began after the Navy instructed Watanabe Ironworks (later Kyushu Aircraft) in 1941 to produce a successor to the Type 90 onboard work trainer. The first prototype was completed in 1942.
- Mass production began in 1943 as the experimental Shiragiku K11W1. The improved K11W2 prototype followed, and both types were officially adopted in 1944.
- Praised for good stability, handling, and generous internal space, the Shiragiku was used not only as a trainer but also for short-range transport, liaison duties, and anti-submarine patrols.
- In 1945 some aircraft were employed in suicide attack missions during the Battle of Okinawa.
- A total of 798 K11W aircraft were produced; more than 370 remained at the end of the war, with some later used for peacetime operations.

Specifications
- Scale: 1/72
- Model type: New tooling plastic kit with 3D-printed engine parts
- Manufacturer: KP Models
- Prototype/real aircraft designation: K11W Shiragiku
- Country of origin: Japan

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