Item No:607891/72 War Bird Collection No.89
1/72 SCALE KAWASAKI KI-61-ID HIEN (TONY)
Length: 125 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
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.
★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.
★These decals recreate the complex mottled camouflage seen on 244th Air Group aircraft.
★Five decals are used, each covering a section: left/right wings, fuselage left/right, and antenna.
★Perfect for those without the time to tackle a complex paint job.