61115-AirCrafts-1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)

In Desperate Defense
The Hien was officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) in 1943, and stood out among its Japanese aircraft contemporaries in the Pacific War on account of its liquid-cooled Ha-40 engine, slimline fuselage and long, elegant wing. A number of different variants were produced, among them the Ki-61-Id which featured a 20cm-elongated nose to house 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm machine guns in the wing. In fact, with 1,360 units it was the most prolifically produced Hien variant; its superior performance at higher altitudes meant that it was often given the brief of taking on incoming U.S. B29 bombers in the skies around the home islands of Japan. One IJA unit which notably deployed the Hien was the 244th Air Group led by Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi.

About the Model
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 187mm, wingspan: 250mm. ★The model accurately depicts the Ki-61-Id Type Hien with elongated nose and slim fuselage. ★The inverted Ha-40 V12 is depicted complete with supercharger and other details. ★Cramped cockpit interior features 20mm cannon ammo cases, oil tank and more. ★Fuselage underside radiator showcases superb detail and accuracy, right down to the depiction of air intake slats. ★Canopy can be assembled open or closed. ★Comes with parts to recreate 2 drop tanks, 1 figure, and 2 marking options recreating aircraft of the 244th Air Group.

Packaging

★Choose between two included 244th Air Group marking options for Captain Kobayashi and 2nd Lieutenant Shunzo Takashima aircraft.

★Marvel at how the model precisely depicts the Hien's elegant form, complete with slimline fuselage and long main wing.

★Both standard and clear left fuselage parts are included, giving the option of displaying the nose cannons and cockpit interior details.

★Installing the seated pilot figure will further emphasize the cramped nature of the cockpit environment they worked in.

★A removable upper cowling section on the nose allows inspection of the engine, even after completion of the model.

★A compact 1/48 rendering of the Ha-40 engine nonetheless includes excellent detail on the supercharger and other parts.

★Located on the fuselage underside, the multi-part integrated radiator/oil cooler features great detail, including air intake slats.

★The modeler has a number of options in this kit, including whether to assemble it with the canopy in open or closed position.

★This comprehensive model includes 2 decal marking schemes for the 244th Air Group, plus masking stickers for use painting the canopy.

★Tamiya Color paints for finishing the Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)

Tamiya Colors	Spray Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Colors	Spray Colors (Item No.)
AS-12 Bare-Metal Silver	86512	AS-18 Light Gray (IJA)	86518

Tamiya Colors	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Colors	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)
X-1 Black	81501	80001	XF-13 J.A. Green	81713	80313
X-4 Blue	81504	80004	XF-15 Flat Flesh	81715	80315
X-7 Red	81507	80007	XF-16 Flat Aluminum	81716	80316
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	XF-18 Medium Blue	81718	80318
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-26 Deep Green	81726	80326
X-18 Semi Gloss Black	81518	80018	XF-49 Khaki	81749	80349
X-32 Titanium Silver	81532	80032	XF-52 Flat Earth	81752	80352
XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301	XF-56 Metallic Grey	81756	80356
XF-2 Flat White	81702	80302	XF-57 Buff	81757	80357
XF-3 Flat Yellow	81703	80303	XF-59 Desert Yellow	81759	80359
XF-4 Yellow Green	81704	80304	XF-63 German Grey	81763	80363
XF-7 Flat Red	81707	80307	XF-64 Red Brown	81764	80364
XF-8 Flat Blue	81708	80308	XF-85 Rubber Black	81785	80385
XF-10 Flat Brown	81710	80310	---	---	---

Useful tools in construction of the model
Item 74095 Drill Bit (1.0mm)
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)

Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)

Display your model as it deserves to be shown
Item 73010 Display Case H

61115-AirCrafts-1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)

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