rowmk9 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) My effort for this group build will be the Japanese Ki61-I Hei HEIN (Allied reporting name Tony) built from Hasegawa's 1/48 kit. I've always liked this plane as it was one of the few Japanese aircraft to use an inline engine rather than a radial. This build will take a bit of a back seat for a few weeks while I finish another build for the Bomber GB but have no fear, I will get this one built! I'm not sure on the markings yet, I could stick to the box art one or the two natural metal examples from the kit decals, or if I may go for some aftermarket markings if I find an option that I like. Some sprue pics... Instrument panel looks quite nice with the raised detail. and the kit decals. Edited November 2, 2011 by rowmk9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Nice choice Rowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Excellent choice Rowan, looking forward to it... J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mcellaney Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Looking forward to see how you tackle the camo on this one if you are doing the one on the box top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Good luck with the Tony. I'm looking forward to seeing your metal/camouflaged finish. What were the Japanese thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 excellent choice !! enjoy the build !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 looking foward to this one bud, im still away on buisness, so no chance of doing my P-38 for some weeks yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Grud choice Rowan-San..! Hie>>! The Emperor would be pleased...!! banzai Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi Rowan, how are you doing with the Tony? I've just bought a couple of Japanese fighters, my first for many years - it's spreading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 hope you will do the green mottling camo !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hi Rowan, good luck with the build. I'm guessing this is the engine that was copied/built under licence of the DB601 found in the BF109. I think the Japanese managed to squeeze a bit more horsepower out of them and made them lighter than the germans but suffered reliability problems for it. I believe the crankshafts were the weakpoint? Anyway, I look forward to seeing the build. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Nice choice Rowan, now I must dig out that Ki-44! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I had one for sale but decided to keep it as I don't have any models to represent Japanese aircraft in my collection and so I think I'll watch this interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 One of the nicest Japanese planes.Mostly thanks to the German engine mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 oi...GET ON WITH IT. lol. Any updates bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi guys! Its been a long time but I've finally made a start on the Tony, so moofles your prodding has eventually paid off Here is the cockpit, straight from the box with some rudimentary masking tape belts added to the seat. The canopy will be closed on this one so I dont mind too much. The two halves placed together, so don't worry about the gap! Hopefully there will be an update soon, rather than in a months time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Its looking real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi there, I'm glad you are back. It's hard to get to the bench sometimes, isn't it? Your cockpit looks good I think. I like the seat belts (which I wouldn't dismiss as 'rudimentary') and that row of levers on the port sidewall is crazy. in a good way. lol. It reminds me of something from the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - very steam punk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cheers guys! Hi there, I'm glad you are back. It's hard to get to the bench sometimes, isn't it? Your cockpit looks good I think. I like the seat belts (which I wouldn't dismiss as 'rudimentary') and that row of levers on the port sidewall is crazy. in a good way. lol. It reminds me of something from the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - very steam punk! Yes it can be hard to find the time to model sometimes, but I love it so much that I can't shake the bug. Thanks for the kind comments about the belts, they will do ok for a closed up canopy. Haha yeah the levers do look a little steam punk agreed, but that's just how the instructions told me to paint them. Looks cool but I'm not 100% sure on the accuracy front. I'm not gonna loose sleep over it however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Great looking cockpit bud, really looks good with the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yeah this is looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looking great....very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 looking very good so far !!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks guys. I've made a bit more progess. The fuslage is closed up, and the wings are together as well. one thing I've discovered is there is a gap between at the wing root that is even on both sides. Now normally I woulf fudge this bit my stuffing in some filler, but I'm thinking maybe of plastic strip cut to size and sanded down would be better. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Parallel gaps in an area prone to flexing. Perfect for the plastic card treatment as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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