Turning Japanese Group Build - Ki-45 Toryu "Nick"

[ChuckD]

Hi, all.  This time last year, I set a goal for myself to finish 8 kits throughout the course of the year.  In mid-December, I was wrapping up build 7, so I decided to join the Turning Japanese Group Build and try to sneak this in before the end of the year to make this #8.  Happily, through some holiday time off, I was able to do a few marathon sessions to make it a reality and with a few hours to spare, I met my 2022 goal. 

 

The build thread is here.  Though it's somewhat brief, it does go through my impressions of the kit and has better detail shots of the interior before it was closed up.  Generally speaking, the detail is excellent, the interior fit is wonderful, the exterior fit is okay, and the cowling fit is very very challenging.  The instructions are a work of art on their own, however, and if you're at all interested in this subject, I would highly recommend one of the kits in this line.  

 

Kit is painted with a mix of Tamiya and MRP.  Chipping was done via chipping medium for the large areas and by hand for the smaller bits.  The only part not "out of the box" is the radio antenna wire which is EZ-Line.  Markings were painted via masks except the tail insignia and small stencils.  Weathering was done with a mix of oils, enamels, and airbrushing.

 

Anyway, less talk, more pictures.  

 
 

 

[Gazzas]

Great job on this! 

[aircommando130]

I love Japanese aircraft from WWII and that is absolutely awesome! 

I really need to buy one to build myself. Great job!

 

Happy New Year! 

Ron

[ChuckD]

Thank you!  After taking pics, I turned around to put it on the display shelf and realized that I have absolutely no more room for anything.  Hrm.

[Uncarina]

Very nice work Chuck!

 

Cheers,  Tom

 

 

[themongoose]

Finished off nicely!

[wingman777]

The Nick is a cool aircraft and you did a great job with this one!  Well done!

[Dpgsbody55]

Nice pictures.  Makes me want to build one.

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

Edited January 1, 2023 by Dpgsbody55

[MikeMaben]

Turned out great Chuck , congrats on reaching your goal 

[ChuckD]

Thanks, all.  Is this a really satisfying part of a project for others too, or is it just me?

 

[dennismcc]

Great job, will provide inspiration when I finally get around to building mine.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Cicciuzzo]

Ottima realizzazione davvero realistica

[Chuzam Naj]

Such a nice "Nick" !! I built one 5 years ago in the same camouflage but on a different scale (1:48). I have a 1:32 coming up sometime in the future. Probably in the same camo. Bravo. Nicely done!

[Rocat]

Great subject, beautiful work 

[John1]

On 1/1/2023 at 9:46 AM, ChuckD said:

Thanks, all.  Is this a really satisfying part of a project for others too, or is it just me?

 

Lol, it’s the ultimate form of closure on a build.     Great work on the Nick!