28ZComeback Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am seeking reference material for the Ki-15 Babs recon plane. Specifically I am interested in plans, close ups, and operational history. Can anyone suggest a book, article or Koku Fan spread? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Try Arawasi, Eagle eye, No. 1. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Eagle Eye 1 is about Sonia and Ida, not Babs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 True, Dyslexia strikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KITCAT Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 You could try the Maru Mechanic series of books. They may cover this though I am not totally sure as I do not have all the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 hours ago, KITCAT said: You could try the Maru Mechanic series of books. They may cover this though I am not totally sure as I do not have all the series. Neither Maru Mechanic, Famous Aircraft of the World by Bunrin-Do, or Kagero did monographs on the Babs. There is very little out there on it other than some general description and photos, but no detail photos or scale drawings that I'm aware of. If I find anything useful, I will post it. I did find some discussion on the J-Aircraft website regarding interior colors, but that's about the best I can do- sorry! Mike http://www.j-aircraft.com/faq/Ki15.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thank you very much! J-aircraft is a tremendous resource! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) The other great online resource is Nick Millman’s “Aviation of Japan” blog. He has done many articles on this aircraft over the years. http://www.aviationofjapan.com/ Rene Francillon’s classic book, “Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War,” has good short histories of the Ki-15 and its naval counterpart, the C5M. Edited July 22, 2018 by MDriskill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISO Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) For quite a time there was general consensus that for these aircraft no manuals survived. It seems that this is not so. I was fishing blindley (i have absolutely no knowledge of japanese language whatsoever) on online japanese library (NDL) and among other stuff one manual did apear. So may i suggest a following reference. It is a scan of original japanese manual for Imperial Japanes Army Air Force Ki-15II. Plane is essentially identical to IJNAF C5M1 (with exception of radio setup) and construction detail drawings can be used also for Ki-15 I and C5M2 It is in japanese (naturally) but from page 66 there a pictures (lots and lots of them) Source: National Diet library digital collection Manual for operating Type 97, headquarters, reconnaissance plane (Model No. 2) with drawings prepared by Army Air headquarters, March 1941: http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/8815750?__lang=en Edited August 3, 2018 by TISO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISO Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Another quick solution is to go by instructions for Fine Moulds C5M2 1/48 instructions which seem fairley good comparing to manual for Ki-15 II with regards of detail. I know i know it is the lazyman solution but if it is the only reference one can get ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 23 hours ago, TISO said: For quite a time there was general consensus that for these aircraft no manuals survived. It seems that this is not so. I was fishing blindley (i have absolutely no knowledge of japanese language whatsoever) on online japanese library (NDL) and among other stuff one manual did apear. So may i suggest a following reference. It is a scan of original japanese manual for Imperial Japanes Army Air Force Ki-15II. Plane is essentially identical to IJNAF C5M1 (with exception of radio setup) and construction detail drawings can be used also for Ki-15 I and C5M2 It is in japanese (naturally) but from page 66 there a pictures (lots and lots of them) Source: National Diet library digital collection Manual for operating Type 97, headquarters, reconnaissance plane (Model No. 2) with drawings prepared by Army Air headquarters, March 1941: http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/8815750?__lang=en Thanks for that link, a very interesting resource for this lovely but poorly-documented aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 When civil Babs "Kamikaze" was flown to Uk there was a drawing of the rear ciockpit in Flight IIRC. It might be possible to find from their on-line archive. Cheers, AaCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Agreed. Thank you all for recommendations. I shall follow up on all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve190 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 28ZComeback, Missed your question earlier in the week. For photos of Ki-15 or C5M Type 97 Command Reconnaissance (Babs): http://www.ijaafphotos.com/jbwki151.htm Steve190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Steve- great find. Every photo is clear and of great use. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mholly Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 9:23 AM, TISO said: Another quick solution is to go by instructions for Fine Moulds C5M2 1/48 instructions which seem fairley good comparing to manual for Ki-15 II with regards of detail. I know i know it is the lazyman solution but if it is the only reference one can get ... FM used this manual to create their 1/48 C5M kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISO Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hopefully someone (eduard, aires etc. are you listening?) would do a good detail set for 1/72 ARII/LS and Hasa kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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