Popular Post Volksjager Posted November 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2021 After about 3 weeks of work I have been able to complete Tamiya's superb Ki-61 Hien. I made an early decision to model the solid green 19th Sentai machine included with the kit but after the obligatory research prior to starting I actually fell in love with photo of a 19th Sentai machine that was found at Luzon after the war. So I loosely based the camouflage off of the below photo (credit to the Arawasi Blog for the picture) The Tamiya kit itself is a dream to build. Needing next to no filling at all, the kit basically fell together without a fuss. The only additions were some Eduard harnesses in the cockpit as well as a set of Eduard masks for the canopy. I also purchased a set of Quickboost Ki-61 Drop tanks & pylons as they don't come in the 1/72 kit. The only thing I modified were the landing gear doors by cutting them off above the oleo strut as I found a lot of examples of Philippine machines setup this way. It's been painted entirely with SMS paints (Aussie brand) as well as some small detail work with Vallejo acrylics. The camo was painted free hand with my H&S CR-Plus airbrush on a .2 needle. Weathering was a combo grey, black & brown Tamiya panel liner wash, pigments & weathering pencils. Hopefully I will create a little scenic base for her in the future again based on the above picture but got to teach myself that craft. As the cockpit can't really be seen once it's all been closed up, here are some pics I took before it went in. Luckily I remembered to take them! Now to decide on the next one to start on! Thanks everyone for letting me share 88 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 That's a nicely weathered Swallow, looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Outstanding Job, anyone who does like these on 72 scales is awesome!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 As above - outstanding work, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Ditto re your superlative model! Congrats. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Simply superb!! The paintwork and weathering is fantastic. Miguel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 What a great finish on the model. Well done!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I somehow feel that when I get to building mine - that's hiding from me in the stash - it won't look as good as this one! Excellent build and paint/weathering, lovely job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Great work. I like how you managed to achieve such realistic paintwork. It is mottled, scratched faded very convincing. Did you yous hairspray technique or scratching fluids? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Lanmi said: Great work. I like how you managed to achieve such realistic paintwork. It is mottled, scratched faded very convincing. Did you yous hairspray technique or scratching fluids? Many thanks for the kind words. I used a masking fluid to create the chipping and applied it with a piece of foam sponge. Once the camo was applied I could remove the masking fluid and then add any addition small chips with a toothpick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Gidday, found it!! It's a superb model but looks like she's been through the wars. OK, one war. That weathering looks the part too. Very well done. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Outstanding! Could easily be mistaken for a larger scale. The intricate weathering and wash detail is superb! Must say, that is an excellent B&W reference photo too - highly inspiring! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Looks incredibly good. The detail work for 1/72 is top notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 This looks just like an abandoned japanese aircraft rotting in an abandoned japanese airfield in 1945/46. Waiting to be scrapped sadly. This would need a nice diorama, with dirt and dry grass, just like on the picture. It would capture the feeling. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 That's outstanding work! The detail, finish and weathering are all superb. Very well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad edd Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 SUPERB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Remus389 said: This looks just like an abandoned japanese aircraft rotting in an abandoned japanese airfield in 1945/46. Waiting to be scrapped sadly. This would need a nice diorama, with dirt and dry grass, just like on the picture. It would capture the feeling. 👍 Totally agree with you. The picture in my head is the Tony on a base like you described. Just got to teach myself how to do bases, 🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Wonderful and convincing finish Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Excellent Tony there, very convincing camo` and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 You often see the phrase 'looks like a much larger scale' but i really take my hat off to people who can make 1/72 look this good. The sponge applied masking fluid has come off really nicely and gives the model a huge feeling of detail. I can only look on in gobsmacked awe! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Oh my!!!!! How did I miss this?????🤔 This Ki-61 looks like that it`s ready to take off on a mission. It`s that good. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Simply stunning weathering and precise depiction of the tiniest details. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Well done. That's a brilliant copy of the original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gee Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 That is some brilliant work right there. Well done. How do the SMS paints go? Are they a good colour match? I'm looking at getting some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 That super silver looks great, might have to pick some up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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