Tamiya 1/72 Ki-61 Ld Hien

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

About the Model

- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 125mm, wingspan: 167mm.
- The model accurately depicts the Ki-61-Id Type Hien with elongated nose and slim fuselage.
- Complex underbelly air intake slats are artfully depicted using a single part.
- Features impressive detail in cockpit interior and landing gear bays.
- Comes with 3 marking options including 244th Air Group.

Packaging

- Marking option included for understated 19th Air Group Hien with dark green upper surfaces and unpainted underside.


- A comprehensive set of decals features no less than three marking options for the modeler to choose from.


- The distinctive mottled camouflage and bright tail of 244th Air Group Commander Shunzo Takashima is also on offer.

Item 12683 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) Camouflage Decals
Now you can recreate with ease the complex mottled camouflage seen on some versions of the aircraft, thanks to this handy decal sheet (sold separately). 5 decals are used, each covering a section: left/right wings, fuselage left/right, and antenna. This set is perfect for those without the time to tackle a complex paint job. Click here for more information!



Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)


Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft AS-12 Bare-metal silver

Tamiya Color Spray Paint TS-61 NATO green

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paints Tamiya Color Lacquer Paints LP-2 White LP-11 Silver LP-4 Flat white LP-27 German gray

Tamiya Colors X-2 White XF-7 Flat red XF-59 Desert yellow X-4 Blue XF-8 Flat blue XF-63 German grey X-7 Red XF-13 J.A. green XF-64 Red brown X-10 Gun metal XF-16 Flat aluminum XF-67 NATO green X-11 Chrome silver XF-49 Khaki XF-85 Rubber black X-18 Semi gloss black XF-56 Metallic grey --- XF-3 Flat yellow XF-57 Buff ---

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


Useful tools in construction of the model
Item 74051 Basic Drill Set
Item 74096 Fine Drill Bit (0.8mm)