This TAMIYA scale plastic model kit accurately illustrates the Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien. The Hien finished up being formally employed by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1943, and endured out among its Japanese aircraft contemporaries in Pacific War due to its liquid-cooled Ha-40 engine, slimline fuselage and long, elegant wing. Some variations was produced, one the Ki-61-Id which showcased a 20cm-elongated nose to accommodate 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm machine firearms in wing. In fact, with 1,360 products it absolutely was perhaps one of the most prolifically produced Hien variation; its superior performance at greater altitudes proposed it turned out frequently provided the brief of accepting incoming U.S. B29 bombers inside the skies through the home islands of Japan.
this phenomenal limited-edition includes molded elements in matte silver color plating to say the bare duralumin seen on aircraft for example the 244th Air Group (option B in kit), and camouflage decals included which were formerly provided on their own.
• 1/72 scale synthetic model construction kit. Approx. size: 125mm, approx. wingspan: 167mm.
• The model accurately illustrates the Ki-61-Id Hien with elongated nose and slimline fuselage.
• distinctions from Item 60789: A and B elements receive a matte silver color plated finish; camouflage decals from Item 12683 are included; dedicated instructions for handling of plated elements are included.
• The cockpit parts breakdown is changed from the 1/48 scale counterpart, and certainly will be pre-assembled then slotted on already-built fuselage edges.
• The fuselage underside radiator/oil cooler is artfully recreated with one piece.
• One-piece canopy provides exemplary match fuselage.
• Clear elements are included to replicate light and tool sight elements.
• Optional Venturi pipeline and gasoline cooler parts are included.
