Fujimi 722580 Nakajima C6N1 Saiun Myrt (1/72) – plastic airplane model kit

Fujimi 722580 Nakajima C6N1 Saiun Myrt is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit of a reconnaissance aircraft in 1:72 scale, designed for aircraft modeling enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. The model faithfully reproduces the silhouette and details of the Nakajima C6N1 Saiun, also known by the Allied codename “Myrt” – one of the most advanced reconnaissance planes of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Historical background

The Nakajima C6N1 Saiun was developed for the Japanese Navy during 1942–1943 and entered service in 1944. It was intensively used in the Pacific theater until the end of World War II. Its greatest strengths were its exceptional speed, long range, and carrier-based operational capability, which allowed it to gather valuable intelligence. Thanks to its design, the C6N1 often evaded interception by Allied fighters and successfully carried out reconnaissance missions over the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

Fujimi 722580 kit features

• Scale: 1/72 – an ideal balance between detail and model size, perfect for collections and dioramas.
• Country of use: Japan (Imperial Navy).
• Historical era: World War II.
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring durability and ease of processing. Paints and glue are not included in the kit – these accessories must be purchased separately.
• Cockpit and landing gear components recreated with remarkable precision, allowing for a realistic finish of the cockpit interior and undercarriage.
• Model for self-assembly – construction instructions included in the set.

Product category

Plastic model kit – suitable for both experienced modelers and advanced hobbyists looking to improve their assembly and painting skills with World War II aircraft models.

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Fujimi 722580 Nakajima C6N1 Saiun Myrt model is especially recommended for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of historical models from the Pacific theater. The kit is rated at difficulty level 3/5 – it requires precise cutting, fitting, and detail painting skills, but will provide great satisfaction, especially for those with previous modeling experience.

Thanks to its detail and build quality, the model works perfectly both as a collector’s display piece and as part of larger historical dioramas.