Tachikawa Ki-74

[otftch]

This is a 1/72 scale Ki-74 "Patsy" high altitude reconnassance bomber. Thought of first as a fighter, it was code named "Pat" by the Allies but later changed to "Patsy" when its true mission was discovered. One of the few Japanese aircraft equipped with a pressurized cockpit during the war. Manufactured by Tachikawa this is the thirteenth pre-production model. Kit is resin from AV Models.
Ed

 

[Wayne Little]

Like that Ed...real Nice sir!

 

[Rogi]

What a cool kit and plane amazing work on her

 

[rochie]

great one Ed

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very nice!

 

[Airframes]

Neatly done Ed, good one.

 

[razor1uk]

Cool looking model, looking 'factory fresh' there

 

[Capt. Vick]

Sweet Ed, real sweet!

 

[Gnomey]

Good work Ed!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Ed, what did you use for the window glass on all the little portholes? And the big one in the nose? Jim

 

[otftch]

Ed, what did you use for the window glass on all the little portholes? And the big one in the nose? Jim

Decals. Cut out with a rotating leather punch from black decal stripes. A touch of clear gloss when model was dulcoted. Here are three sizes. I find gloss black looks more like glass than silver.
Ed

 

[Capt. Vick]

Really? Looks damn convincing amigo!

 

[fubar57]

With all here and as I've said before, I envy you 1/72 guys and your great selection.

Geo

 

[Shinpachi]

Amazing find and work

 

[Wurger]

Well done, Ed.

 

[Lucky13]

Nice one Ed and a '13' too!

 

[Matt308]

Now that is one I've never seen. Looks aerodynamic and fast. Nice job.

 

[javlin]

Cool Ed