1:72 J1N1-S Gekko - interior 3D decals for Fujimi/Hobby 2000 kit

Colored J1N1-S Gekko interior in 1:72 scale

A set of colored three-dimensional Kelik elements for the interior of a J1N1-S Gekko model in 1:72 scale, made according to the product name for the Fujimi and Hobby 2000 kits. The elements carry both color and three-dimensional relief, so that the instruments and panels do not have to be painted by hand.

The real subject

The Nakajima J1N1 was a Japanese twin-engine aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service, and in the S form it served as a night fighter under the name Gekko. It was fitted with obliquely upward-firing cannon, with which it could attack bombers from below. The long glazed cockpit for a crew of two is clearly visible along its whole length on the model, which is why it pays to finish it before the fuselage is closed.

How to work with the elements

• Before applying them, check in the instructions how the elements are attached; the method differs between Kelik ranges and the manufacturer's instructions decide.
• The surface must be flat, clean and degreased, otherwise the element will not bed down.
• Sand the raised instruments on the kit parts flat.
• Move the elements with tweezers and press them down with a cotton bud from the center toward the edges.
• With a long cockpit work in stages and let each element settle before you put on the next.

Who the set is for

For builders of Japanese naval aircraft in 1:72 scale who want something to show under the glazing. The extent of the set and the exact procedure are given by the manufacturer in the instructions. The package holds only the interior elements; the model, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.