Tamiya 61110 - 1/48 G4M1 Yamamoto Bomber Kit with 17 Crew Figures  [61110]

Tamiya 61110 1/48 G4M1 Yamamoto - A Detailed Historical Replica

This 1/48 Tamiya G4M1 kit recreates the aircraft linked with Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto with careful scale accuracy. The assembly captures the bomber's silhouette and wartime modifications, giving collectors and builders a clear sense of the aircraft and the mission that ended on April 18, 1943.

Background of the Flight

Admiral Yamamoto was a central figure in the Pacific air campaign, and this kit traces the aircraft used on his final voyage from Rabaul toward Balalae. The model gives hobbyists a hands-on way to explore the historical circumstances surrounding that interception by Allied forces.

Assembly Highlights and Scale Detail

The Tamiya 1/48 G4M1 model offers realistic choices like movable flap positions, a finished cockpit layout, and accurately modelled dorsal gun stations. Pre-painted canopy components and revised tail blister parts reflect field modifications made to improve defensive arcs during actual operations.