Tamiya 60789 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien Tony 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. Length: 125 mm. In Desperate Defense The Hien was officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) in 1943, and stood out among its Japanese aircraft contemporaries in the Pacific War on account of its liquid-cooled Ha-40 engine, slimline fuselage and long, elegant wing. A number of different variants were produced, among them the Ki-61-Id which featured a 20cm-elongated nose to house 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm machine guns in the wing. In fact, with 1,360 units it was the most prolifically produced Hien variant; its superior performance at higher altitudes meant that it was often given the brief of taking on incoming U.S. B29 bombers About the Model This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 125mm, wingspan: 167mm. The model accurately depicts the Ki-61-Id Type Hien with elongated nose and slim fuselage. Complex underbelly air intake slats are artfully depicted using a single part. Features impressive detail in cockpit interior and landing gear bays. Comes with 3 marking options including 244th Air Group. Marking option included for understated 19th Air Group Hien with dark green upper surfaces and unpainted underside. A comprehensive set of decals features no less than three marking options for the modeler to choose from. The distinctive mottled camouflage and bright tail of 244th Air Group Commander Shunzo Takashima is also on offer. These decals recreate the complex mottled camouflage seen on 244th Air Group aircraft. Five decals are used, each covering a section: left/right wings, fuselage left/right, and antenna. Perfect for those without the time to tackle a complex paint job.