Completed 2/14/18 Valentine Day Tamiya 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Tony)

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To my fellow forum members,

This build is a difficult one at least for me as I’m attempting to do the markings of the Hien on the cover of the box. It seems to me that the camoflauge is critical in accuracy in this build.

Luckily for me, I will only be camoflaugeing one side only as I’m going to go with the clear side for the other half.

This build will also be featured in Gamera’s Japanese GB VII. For those of you like me that don’t get around the Forums that much and just hang out at the aircraft section, I urge you to take a look as there are some seriously interesting historical builds there!

I want to thank all FSM Forum Members for following my builds but most importantly, I want to thank M. Brindos and Model Maniac for highly recommending this kit to me. I personally think it’s an exciting kit to build. Why? Here’s why.

First off it‘s a Tamiya. Second, for a 1/48, it’s highly detailed almost to the point of a 1/32. Third, I love and am infatuated with clear fueselauges. Fourth, wow! A mask is included with this kit. Fifth, as challenging as the kit is to build, the paint scheme is tedious and meticulous at best. And sixth and finally, did I mentioned it is a Tamiya kit? lol!

Your friend, Toshi

Here’s the box art.

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Paint scheme diagram. Too bad it’s not in color.

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Instruction booklet.

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Decals

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Masks

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Have fun. Good luck. It’s Tamiya nothing can go wrung.

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Woo Hoo, this looks like its going to be a fun thread to watch. [:D]

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I definitely will have fun with this kit. There is some great interior detail that I look forward to assemble.

I want to thank you roony for this discussion on my thread.

Your friend, Toshi

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I will do my best to entertain forum members like you. There is a great amount of detail in the cockpit, also the engine assembly looks really fun.

Thank you so very much scottrc for always, always following my threads and replying as well.

Your friend, Toshi

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Nice! The Hien is such a good looking plane, very aesthetic.

Are you building it with the clear or regular fuselage?

Good luck![:)]

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Yes, I’ve read a few reviews in that describes the Ki-61 as you so described it as; “Aesthetic“ as well.

I am building this particular kit with the visible fuselage. I have a thing for aircraft kits with visible anything. lol!

I am considering just painting the rear end of the “Tony” and have just the cockpit and engine visible. But I have yet to decide on that scheme. Thank you for the well wishes and the read and reply.

Your friend, Toshi

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Not much but it is the initial first start.

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A quick dry fit confirms the position of the flight control assembly.

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Ok this one looks interesting. Not a huge fan of cutaways/clear sides, but looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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Looking forward to your build and plan for the camo.

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Yes, I can guarantee it will be. lol! This will be an interesting build especially the paint scheme. I’m still contemplating in painting the rear end of the Tony and only show the cockpit and the engine. Thank you for your support. I most appreciate it!

Your friend, Toshi

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Thank you keavdog. The camoflauge or mottle if you will, will be challenging. I’m already thinking of different ways in AB the mottling. Thank you for the support.

Your friend, Toshi

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This will be the end of the session today as my grandson Ezra should be here soon.

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So far so good I will be watching this one