Picture of the Day - Miscellaneous (3 Viewers)

[Viking1066]

D1A2 from the 13th Ku September 1937 the net

 

[Viking1066]

Here the wrap-around white Home Defense "bandages" is clearly seen. The veined camouflage was a distinctive pattern commonly seen on the Ki-45, each application was unique the net

 

[Viking1066]

snowy scene at Matsudo showing a Toryū with unique nose markings being serviced. The tail markings of this aircraft are often depicted in red in profile artwork, indicating the 2nd Chutai the net

 

[Viking1066]

Nakajima Ki-84 of the 102nd Hiko Sentai with drop tank escorting a special attack escort mission Miyakonojo AB Kyushu summer 1945 the net

 

[Capt. Vick]

Gingas

Gingas the net
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I think that ID is off. Let me know what you think.

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[Viking1066]

I think that ID is off. Let me know what you think.

Google Image Result for https://emmasplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/model_aircraft/nakajima_j5n/yokosuka_oppama_6.png

You are correct Ki-45s.

 

[cammerjeff]

You are correct Ki-45s.

I don't think either of those ID's are Correct, I think they are Possibly Nakajima J5N Tenrai's. At least the single seat one, not much info on the 6 prototypes built. But according to Wiki 2 were completed as 2 seaters.

Nakajima J5N Tenrai - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Viking1066]

Nakajima J5N Tenrais the net

 

[Viking1066]

I don't think either of those ID's are Correct, I think they are Possibly Nakajima J5N Tenrai's. At least the single seat one, not much info on the 6 prototypes built. But according to Wiki 2 were completed as 2 seaters.

Nakajima J5N Tenrai - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Correct!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Yeah...that's what I posted.

Where did you get Ki 45 from?

 

[Viking1066]

Yeah...that's what I posted.

Where did you get Ki 45 from?

bad picture

 

[Viking1066]

Nakajima Ki-4 China 2 the net

 

[Viking1066]

The 53rd Sentai formed its Shimbu Tai unit from elements of its 3rd Chutai the net

 

[Viking1066]

Mitsubishi 1MT (3) the net

 

[Viking1066]

Mitsubishi Ki-21s being used by the 6th Sentai, and 60th Sentai during the early Sino-Japanese War the net

 

[SaparotRob]

Mitsubishi 1MT (3) the net
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Yikes!

 

[Viking1066]

Like most JAAF Home Defense units, the 4th Sentai formed a specialized formation specifically to perform ramming attacks, the 4th Sentai's group was known as "Kaiten" (Heaven Shaker) the net

 

[Viking1066]

Mitsubishi 1MT (1) the net The kit promises to be a challenging build. I was lucky enough to find one fro $20 from a hidden gem modeling online shop. I can't even remember the name.

 

[Viking1066]

Nakajima Ki-4 1935-1937 (4) the net

 

[Viking1066]

Late-production Ki-45 with a solid camouflage. The quilted cover on the truck's hood was designed to help keep the engine warm the net