opus999 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Ki-44 | Hasegawa | 1/72 47th Sentai, Narimasu, 1945 Finished this on 10/4/2021. This may have been the oldest kit in my stash -- part of a set of kits my parents gifted to me for Christmas in college. The Tojo is a neat plane -- bigger than normal engine, small body and tiny wings. It's very unusual looking and has quickly become a favorite of mine. The hinamaru decals were very bright red, so I chose to paint the national markings along with those on the Frank build I was doing at the same time. The cockpit was a featureless tub, So I scratch built a new one, which was probably a waste of time because its so hard to see in the tiny opening in the top. Not a whole lot to say. Typical Hasegawa fit, which combined with the small part count, made it go together very quickly. Finishing: gaps filled with CA Paint: base coat of decanted Tamiya TS-30 Silver leaf, some panels painted with Alclad white aluminum and others with Mr. Color Super Metallic stainless steel > Testors Insignia Red for the hinamaru, Mr. Color 311 for the "Bandages" around the Hinamaru > Hataka RLM 02 for the yellow leading edges > Testors Ford Engine red for the tail. The original cockpit: My scratch built cockpit: Scratch built side wall detail: Hope you like it! Questions, comments and constructive criticism always welcome! Edited October 8, 2021 by opus999 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice job on this little gem. I have had this kit in my stash for over 30 years along with a True Details cockpit set. Yet it is still not even started. Thanks for sharing this with us. Todders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Neat work and a very colorful paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Splendid work and finish. Lovely work in the cockput and thanks for showing. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 For the extra effort, it`s worthwhile to dress up the spartan interior on this kit. It turned out great and I look forward to the upcoming Ki-100. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Beautiful looking Tojo, excellent build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Sky Keg said: For the extra effort, it`s worthwhile to dress up the spartan interior on this kit. It turned out great and I look forward to the upcoming Ki-100. Mike It was fun to make a better looking cockpit, but the opening is so small it's hard to see. The Ki-100 is coming along nicely -- another interesting aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 In awe of those of you who build and paint in 1/72. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Absolutely beautiful! I too am a fan of the Tojo for much the same reasons you stated. When I built my Hasegawa kit, I placed a pilot in the seat to conceal the lack of cockpit detail. 🤫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 8:28 PM, kapam said: Absolutely beautiful! I too am a fan of the Tojo for much the same reasons you stated. When I built my Hasegawa kit, I placed a pilot in the seat to conceal the lack of cockpit detail. 🤫 Thanks! Yeah... the cockpit was fun to do, but I'm disappointed I can't really see it anymore. A pilot probably would've been an easier and quicker solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I watched the WIP on this Tojo and the finished model is superb. You should be very pleased with this one! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 39 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: I watched the WIP on this Tojo and the finished model is superb. You should be very pleased with this one! Terry Thanks Terry it was nice to have you along! Yeah, this one is a new favorite on the shelf -- but it doesn't hurt to have a red and white on bare metal scheme to look at either! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Really nice `Demon Slayer there, beautifully finished, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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