1/72 7233 Kora Kokusai Ta-Go - Japan Suicide Plane
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
Very rare. This excellent, limited edition model features main airframe parts in professional-grade resin castings, all fine recessed surface detail, a fret of photoetched parts, very good cockpit, printed instrument panel and more. Includes painting guide and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Ta-Gō was an attempt at creating an easily made and cheap kamikaze aircraft in anticipation of Operation Downfall and Operation Olympic. The plane would have been used by special units to ram advancing Allied tanks, infantry and boats. With great difficulty, several prototypes were built, flown and modified. Development ceased with the surrender and occupation of Japan. Allied forces found on the the improved prototype aircraft.
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