1/32 Ki-61-I Hien

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

mikewint said:
Nice look aircraft, looking forward to your work, welcome to the GB
Parsifal, did someting similiar on my 109s, Airbrush with a very fine nozzel

Good Idea Mike. I have a .20mm A/B which I use for finer work. I might use this one.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

Crimea_River said:
Nice choice Dave.

We all look alike.

Thanks Andy.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

Catch22 said:
Good choice Dave.

Thanks Cory.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

Wayne Little said:
like your choice too Dave, should have a photo or two of this bird for your reference...

Wayne,

Thanks for the offer. Any photo data you or anyone for that matter can supply of this aircraft would be appreciated. There are surprisingly few photos of this aircraft despite the the 244th being one of (if not the most) photograhed units in the IJAAF.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

Lucky13 said:
Nice one mate!

Thanks a bunch Yan.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

mikewint said:
Nice looking aircraft

Mike,

Wasn't super excited initially on this one but my opinion is rapdily changing.

Totalize · Feb 20, 2014

Kobayashi, the young and highly motivated leader of the 244th Sentai.

One of his many aircraft and the subject of this build.

Crimea_River · Feb 20, 2014

Great pics.

Wayne Little · Feb 21, 2014

well you found the 2 primary pics...and your right there are not many of this bird.

Totalize · Feb 22, 2014

Thanks guys,

I just haven't been able to find more pics of this particular aircraft. There also doesn't seem to be a lot of references either of Japanese world war 2 aircraft in general.
I read the the book Hien Fighter group is a good reference. I did manage to find a copy and have ordered it. The author does a few other books such one for the Ki-44 Shoki.

Lucky13 · Feb 22, 2014

fubar57 · Feb 22, 2014

I've got four books about the Ki-61 and various other Japanese aircraft books if you need any reference photos. The two photos you have of this aircraft are the only two I have found but I have found some of his earlier and later aircraft. I have nowhere near the knowledge of the others here, especially Wayne, but when I stumble on something, I like to share.

Geo

dneid · Feb 22, 2014

Hey, David, I am gonna watch this one closely. I have never done too many Japanese A/C in the past. The finishing just intimidate me and I have not put the time into learning all the various interior/exterior colors of the Rising Sun aircraft. But, this build has caught my attention.

Catch22 · Feb 22, 2014

That second shot really shows how inconsistent those spots are!

Totalize · Feb 23, 2014

fubar57 said:
I've got four books about the Ki-61 and various other Japanese aircraft books if you need any reference photos. The two photos you have of this aircraft are the only two I have found but I have found some of his earlier and later aircraft. I have nowhere near the knowledge of the others here, especially Wayne, but when I stumble on something, I like to share.

Geo

thanks Geo,

As I mentioned I ordered the Hien Fighter group book which will be provide some general references on the Hien. I am hoping it will be a good reference as well for future builds and assistance to other modelers.

Totalize · Feb 23, 2014

Catch22 said:
That second shot really shows how inconsistent those spots are!

Yep,

pretty random I would say.

Totalize · Feb 23, 2014

dneid said:
Hey, David, I am gonna watch this one closely. I have never done too many Japanese A/C in the past. The finishing just intimidate me and I have not put the time into learning all the various interior/exterior colors of the Rising Sun aircraft. But, this build has caught my attention.

Dneid,

I am going to try and challenge myself with this build. I hope it comes off okay.

Lucky13 · Feb 23, 2014

Best of luck mate, gof a few Japs on my shelves as well.....

Rogi · Feb 23, 2014

This should be a good kit, can't wait

Wayne Little · Feb 24, 2014

Hein Fighter group is a great reference!

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