Redboost Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Hello fellow modellers, this is my recently finished Clear Prop kit. In past years I somehow ignored the Japanese subjects, except excellent Tamiya or Model Graphic A6M's, but this year this my third Japanese kit so obviously something has changed:-) Yes, that was the entry of the Clear Prop kits on the market, which quickly jumped in my personal ranking on the top amongst 1/72 manufacturers. The level of details and moulding quality is simply amazing. This Ki-51 builds nicely and perhaps some of the smallest etched details are redundant, even in the plastic they look sufficient. I tried to model one of the machines operated in China with 6th Hikosentai. Built out of the box except the canopy masks which I replaced for Dead Design product as those in the kit are rather thick and not very precise - at least something what could be improved. Looking forward now for their next WWII fighter kit! P.S. A big thanks to Valerij! Cheers, Libor 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Looks like a lovely kit, beautifully built. Great job! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Very nice Sonia! Looks like the Clear Prop kit is far superior to the old Mania/Hasegawa kit, but pretty pricey for those of us on the wrong side of the pond! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Another exquisite little model - beautifully built and finished. Attractive type too! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Looks great. I always wondering how these kits would build, now I know! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Brilliant build. I had not heard of "Clear Prop" until very recently. You sure have done an excellent job on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Lovely build, always liked the Ki-51. I was just about finished my 1/72 Hasegawa Sonia when the Clear Props kit hit the market. Was tempted to buy the new one but my build was for nostalgia reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Could easily pass for 1:48th – impressive treatment of what is apparently a super kit. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) Brilliant job on the Sonia, Libor! I shall have to look out for what else Clear Prop come out with. Regards, Jason Edited December 18, 2019 by Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 A stunner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 What a good looking build, Libor. You really nailed the camo finishing.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks chaps, it is really brilliant kit. I admit it is pricey, in my region between 20-25 EUR, what is for instance above usual Eduard Profipak kit of this size, but in my opinion the delta is worth the money. Jason: you will be excited with that new kit, I bet! 😁 Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Very attractive, this Ki-51, in its subtle camouflage livery and with the red markings only. It would be hard to beat even in 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 My personal interest in Japanese aircraft is limited. Very limited. But, whatever you do, Libor - it turns into an absolute show-stopper! Christmas Greetings from Vienna! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks Roman and best season’s greetings too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Excellent job, Libor! Very clear build and finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Valerij, thanks for her again! Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1/72 ... Wow! This is as good as it gets, IMO. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Lovely build; reminds me that I still have to get myself my own Ki 51. Also, I didn't know the brand, so thanks for the heads-up too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You've done a great job! Japanese aircraft from the early Pacific campaigns are one of my favorites! Just recently read a book where the author called the Sonia the A-10 Warthog of the Japanese Airforce. Well done! Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Lovely! Love the look of Japanese aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Beautiful build as usual Libor. As like you, I seldom build Japanese subjects however I've always planned to build the Ki 51 since the RAAF operated one as a hack.and I've got a Hasegawa (Mania) kit reserved however I'll be keen to try a Clear Prop kit so this will be a good opportunity. Cheers Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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