G4M2e Type 1 (Betty) Model 24 Tei with MXY7 Ohka Model 11 1/72 Hasegawa

Developed as a successor to the Mitsubishi G3M (Nell), the Mitsubishi G4M’s prototype first flew in October 1939. Known as Betty in the Allied code name system, the G4M had wings that were essentially giant gas tanks, with integral fuel cells throughout. In the early years of the war, the Betty proved a potent attack plane that used its enormous range to strike targets deep within China, the Philippines, or out at sea, as the British learned when G4Ms sunk the Repulse and the Prince of Wales. However, the huge wing fuel tanks proved a weakness; even a few hits from an enemy fighter or AA-gun would generally set the plane ablaze. Later models had redesigned wings with self-sealing fuel tanks. A total of 2400 were built. The G4M2E was the version of the Betty with its bomb bay removed and the ability to carry an Ohka Model 11 suicide attack plane. In addition, armor plate was added around the pilot’s seat, the fuel tanks and other locations, significantly increasing the weight and making it a poor flier. As a result, most were shot down before they could launch their Ohkas.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details

Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 184
Length: 10.75”
Wingspan: 13.7”
– Painting and assembly required
– 14 sprues
– Molded in grey plastic
– One decal sheet
– Clear parts
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Armament includes 20mm MG and 7.7mm machine gun
– H6 radar antenna
– Optional MXY7 Ohka Model 11 plane
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. 721^st Naval Flying Group, 711^th Attack Squadron, 3^rd Section, Ibaragi Kounoike AB, March 1945
2. 721^st Naval Flying Group, 711^th Attack Squadron, 1st Section, Kagoshima Kanoya AB, April 1945
3. 721^st Naval Flying Group, 711^th Attack Squadron, 2nd Section, Kagoshima Kanoya AB, March 1945
4. 721^st Naval Flying Group, 708^th Attack Squadron, Kagoshima Kanoya AB, April 1945

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

White
Silver
Steel
Flat Black
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Light Grey (Mitsubishi)
Mahogany
Tire Black
Burnt Iron
Semi-Gloss Black
Dark Green (Mitsubishi)
Cockpit Color (Mitsubishi)
Propeller Color
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