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Mushroom Model Publications |
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Mitsubishi J2M Raiden 'Jack' by Robert Peczkowski |
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Reviewed By Jack Bruno, #25313 |
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The J2M Raiden "Jack" was a stubby little A/C
that I compare to the P-47 Thunderbolt in that it was a departure away
from the maneuverability and lightweight airframe of the Zero. Reading the
forward of this beautifully compact book, I discovered that the Raiden was
indeed created / developed by the same Team that brought the Japanese
Military the A6M. As with the rest of the YELLOW series of Books that I've
been reviewing, nothing is short changed here. All versions are covered
with pictures and line drawings and further details are highlighted by
photo's of real surviving a/c. You have all of the close-ups here such as
Cockpit, Fuselage, Wing, Armament, Engine, Tail and Undercarriage and the
rest of the Tech Data, Development and Field Modifications. Of particular help to this reviewer was the line up and placement of the break lines and attachment of the 300 liter drop tank. Mostly all of the close-up shots are in color to further aid modelers, like myself, create an accurate version in plastic. Pages 63 thru 80 feature color side-views of different Marks and Units of this Navy A/C; 2 per page no less! The only drawback I can find is the lack of Combat reports informing the reader of the effectiveness of the Raiden and a list of Ace's that flew the Jack. All that aside, I can't imagine building a model of this kit without these Fantastic Books to help and guide me. RECOMMENDED and Thanks to John Noack and MUSHROOM MODEL MAGAZINE for the review sample. |
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