Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at admin@supernovastudio.durban.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at admin@supernovastudio.durban and send your item to: Chess Importers SA PTY Ltd, 449 Lighthouse Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4052, South Africa.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Chess Importers SA PTY Ltd, 449 Lighthouse Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4052, South Africa
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over R1 000, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
As the pillar of the Imperial Capital defense, catch the truth of this local fighter that Japan is proud of!
The Raiden was a point defence fighter optimised to improve overall fighting performance, endurance and fire power. So what was the solution adapted by the designer, Horikoshi, to the Navy's demands for better performance while retaining a large-diameter engine? It was all down to the external design of the airframe, which was streamlined and ultimately allowed a better climbing performance than opposing fighter, despite its less powerful engine. This high-performance machine was born with a full Japanese intensity of feeling! The truth of its design will now be revealed through this latest thoroughly researched SWS kit.
Finally, the ultimate Raiden! Witness the truth of the proud interceptor, the last line of defense for the imperial capital! The Raiden was an interceptor designed to prioritize climbing performance and firepower at the expense of flight range and dog-fight capabilities. What was the solution that Dr. Horikoshi adopted to solve the enigma that arose from the Navy demanding a high speed interceptor while also incorporating the un-aero dynamic large diameter engine? As for the structural design of the shell, Dr. Horikoshi had extended the nose so as to reduce air resistance by creating a smooth streamlining form. He sought to surpass the climb performance of enemy aircraft by reducing the weight of the Raiden as much as possible. Such innovations can be said to be specific to the Japanese, and as a result this infamous plane was born. Every aspect of this aircraft shall be revealed through the SWS kit, developed as a result of exhaustive research and tireless development.
Engine
Pay attention to the powerful Mitsubishi "Kasei 23a engine"! The powerful Mitsubishi "Kasei 23a engine" lies at the base of the spindle shaped fuselage; detailed characteristics of the engine, including the extension drive shaft and cooling fan are all recreated in great detail! Please thoroughly enjoy the structural composition of a real airplane; for it is only available with the SWS kits. Can you see the baffle plates that run along the sides of each cylinder? The function of this essential part is to divert the heat from the front line of cylinders and increase the cooling efficiency of the back line cylinders in this radial-shaped, air-cooled engine. The baffle plates don't stand out, but SWS kits have never failed to recreate these parts with any of their releases.
Propellers
When one thinks of the Raiden, the notion that comes to mind is "the defense of the Imperial Capital." It stood courageously as it was deployed to defend our nation's capital. Complete with its wide blade propellers, designed to fly at ultra-high altitudes, this SWS kit was made possible by exhaustively researching the last remaining aircraft of its species.
Cockpit
Landing Gears
Wings
When one observes the wings designed by Dr. Horikoshi, one can see a "bend" in the angle toward the front edge. When seen from the front, one sees a beautiful curve reminiscent of that of the Zero. Such detailed designs were typical to Japanese aircraft of the time.
Internal Structure
For the first time ever the details of the internal structure of the Raiden, the supreme interceptor of Imperial Japan, are thoroughly recreated through exhaustive research performed on the last remaining Raiden at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, USA. We have renewed almost every aspect of the die cast in order to recreate the SWS kit as realistically as possible!
Most of the significant components and mechanisms are fitted into the front half of the spindle shaped fuselage. We hope you take note of and appreciate the roomy cockpit and various control rods that run along the nearly empty rear half of the fuselage as well.
Armament
Since the Raiden Type-21 was a high altitude interceptor, it was fitted with four 20 mm machine guns to perform devastating hit and runs against invading enemy bombers.Of the two sets of guns on each wing, the Type 99-2 model 4 20mm complete with 210 rounds in the magazine were mounted on the inner side, and the Type 99-1 model 4 20mm gun was mounted on the outside with a 190 round magazine.
Exterior Shape.
It goes without saying that the shell of the aircraft was designed for the purpose of flight. All aspects of the exterior design are the products of this basic purpose and the necessities that arise from the aircraft's internal structure.This kit magnificently recreates the spindle shaped shell specific to the Raiden.It successfully recreates the engine cowls that contain the extension shaft, the lines of the "inflated" lower fuselage, the curves of the rounded upper fuselage that extends from the canopy to the empennage, and the uniquely large fillet portion.