Tamiya 61078 Nakajima Gekko Type 11 Retro Scale Kit 1/48  [61078]

Nakajima Gekko Type 11 - Night Interceptor Profile

The Nakajima Gekko Type 11, labelled "Irving" by Allied pilots, served as a specialised night fighter in WWII. Its twin-engine design and angled gun installation allowed attacks from off-axis positions at night. Tamiya captures these defining traits in a compact 1/48 package for model builders.

Role and Armament Layout

Developed to intercept enemy bombers after dark, the Gekko used oblique-firing guns to strike without a frontal approach. The model recreates that armament arrangement and offers the option to depict the gun inspection hatch open for a more technical display.

Kit Detailing and Finish Options

Precision moulding by Tamiya yields parts that fit cleanly, and the kit includes two separate decal schemes plus two pilot figures to finish a historically styled display model. The completed build showcases the aircrafts unique night-fighter engineering.