Kendzior Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hi All, I have just finished the project, that distracted me a bit (together with several other projects) from my "the only right scale" Hien. The RS Models kit probably represents the production version of the Ki-61-II-Kai, armed with 2 x 12.7 mm (.50 in) machine guns in the wings and 2 x 20 mm cannon in the fuselage. In this version it returned to the wings of the Ki-61-I-Tei, fuselage was extended by 220 mm, vertical tail was enlarged, and it used Ha-140 engine, the equivalent of DB-605. The machine, which my miniature is meant to represent, apparently was deprived of machine guns in the wings, presumably in order to reduce weight and improve performance. At the end of the war, 56. Sentai used possibly four such planes, of which there are two known to me photos showing the machines captured (two different machines and possibly a tail unit of a third one), taken after the end of hostilities. Comparing the line of Hasegawa Hiens, I estimate the Czech product quite high. There are some visible similarities (so that the resin cockpit dedicated to Hasegawa fit nicely), but there are also many small differences in favor of this or that kit. Drawbacks are weaker fit (for example, the cover of the guns mounted in the fuselage) and generally inferior quality: slightly rough surfaces, very weak glazing (would recommend a replacement), some of the details are a little "soapy". Typical features of a short-run and should not cause a problem to the modeler with intermediate skill. In favor of the Czech model I would point slightly better technological breakdown (for example the housing the radiator under the fuselage made as one piece), the deeper wheel wells of the main undercarriage - and besides, there is no alternative, if someone wants to build this version of Swallow without a major surgery. I am not very happy with the outcome, I made a lot of mistakes in the finishing, but the lessons have been learned. Hope you like it anyway. Feel free to watch and comment. Best Hubert mpk and mywifehatesmodels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 And some "under construction" pics: Best Hubert mpk and mywifehatesmodels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Looks great, Hubert! I wasn't actually aware that this kit existed. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great looking model of a very unique subject. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I like it. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 That is one great model. I am surprised I've not commented sooner, having seen this thread. Great model of a wonderful subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Many thanks, Gents, glad that you like it Best regards Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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