Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
This was a straightforward build, straight from a box. It was a present given to me when I was in Japan about two weeks ago so it only seemed right to build it sooner rather than later. It's my second build of this kit but with so many colour schemes from which to choose, that's not a problem. My previous one was finished in silver with green streaks.
The kit was first released in 1980. The one I built was released with new decals in 1999.
As usual with Hasegawa, it was a fairly simple build, though unusually, the wing roots needed some filler. When there is something wrong with a Hasegawa kit, I usually put it down to an error I made.
There was a comprehensive decal sheet with options for two aircraft. The decals behaved perfectly.
It's another model I can add to my expanding Japanese collection that is now around 40 (though I have not counted them).
The kit was first released in 1980. The one I built was released with new decals in 1999.
As usual with Hasegawa, it was a fairly simple build, though unusually, the wing roots needed some filler. When there is something wrong with a Hasegawa kit, I usually put it down to an error I made.
There was a comprehensive decal sheet with options for two aircraft. The decals behaved perfectly.
It's another model I can add to my expanding Japanese collection that is now around 40 (though I have not counted them).
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Super build. I do like the Tony.
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Very smart build Vacant!
What is the significance of the clover leaf emblem? Squadron/unit or an individual pilot?
What is the significance of the clover leaf emblem? Squadron/unit or an individual pilot?
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
The aircraft is shown in wings Palette with the title;
Unit: 3rd chutai, 244th sentai
Serial: unknown
Aircraft of 244th sentai CO substitute -, Kofu AB, August 1945.
I think the emblem is a personal one, but could be wrong. He was credited with downing 9 B29s. He dies in an air crash in 1954.
Unit: 3rd chutai, 244th sentai
Serial: unknown
Aircraft of 244th sentai CO substitute -, Kofu AB, August 1945.
I think the emblem is a personal one, but could be wrong. He was credited with downing 9 B29s. He dies in an air crash in 1954.
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Another of your marvellous builds.
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Nice work as always, Vacant. The Hien is a sexy beast. Got one or two of these lovely things in the ready stash.......
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
An old favourite! Well done!
I built this many years ago, but then disposed of almost my entire Japanese model fleet (admittedly not too extensive) when I moved house - except for the Airfix Dinah and Val and the Hasegawa Kawanishi E7K1 Type 94 floatplane.
One day I hope I get around to building the Otaki 1/48 Ki-100 radial-engined derivation of this fighter (as seen at Cosford).
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I built this many years ago, but then disposed of almost my entire Japanese model fleet (admittedly not too extensive) when I moved house - except for the Airfix Dinah and Val and the Hasegawa Kawanishi E7K1 Type 94 floatplane.
One day I hope I get around to building the Otaki 1/48 Ki-100 radial-engined derivation of this fighter (as seen at Cosford).
cheers,
David
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Very nice. Was that the mount of Irish/Japanese ace Toshiro O'Saka?
Only joking - but that looks like a shamrock on the fuselage.
Only joking - but that looks like a shamrock on the fuselage.
Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Nice model. Looks good against the back scene.
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Nice one, Vacant another one of your excellent builds. The Tony was a handsome fighter, that's for sure.
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
Nice that, the Tony is a really attractive aircraft to my eye. I like the way you've done the distressed paint work so typical of Japanese planes of this era, that sets it off well.
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Re: Kawasaki Ki61-1 Hien (Tony);Hasegawa 1/72
What wonderful pictures! Great work