This TAMIYA scale plastic model kit accurately illustrates the Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien. The Hien ended up being officially used by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1943, and stood out among its Japanese aircraft contemporaries in the Pacific War because of its liquid-cooled Ha-40 motor, slimline fuselage and long, elegant wing. A variety of variants were produced, one of them the Ki-61-Id which showcased a 20cm-elongated nose to house 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm machine guns in wing. In fact, with 1,360 units it had been probably the most prolifically produced Hien variant; its superior performance at higher altitudes suggested it was frequently provided the brief of taking on incoming U.S. B29 bombers in the skies across the home islands of Japan.
This unique limited-edition includes molded components in matte silver color plating to express the bare duralumin seen on aircraft such as the 244th Air Group (Option B in kit), and camouflage decals included that have been formerly offered individually.
• 1/72 scale synthetic model construction kit. Approx. size: 125mm, approx. wingspan: 167mm.
• The model accurately illustrates the Ki-61-Id Hien with elongated nose and slimline fuselage.
• distinctions from Item 60789: A and B components are given a matte silver color plated finish; camouflage decals from Item 12683 are included; dedicated guidelines for management of plated components are included.
• The cockpit parts breakdown is changed from its 1/48 scale counterpart, and certainly will be pre-assembled then slotted to the already-built fuselage sides.
• The fuselage underside radiator/oil cooler is artfully recreated with one piece.
• One-piece canopy offers exceptional match fuselage.
• Clear components are included to replicate light and gun sight components.
• Optional Venturi tube and gas cooler parts are included.
