Kawasaki Ki-61 I Hien 1/72 1973 Tool

Guy Rump
Next kit to be built is the Ki-61. The cockpit seems very basic...🙂

Mark K
Will be watching with interest

Guy Rump
Welcome Mark 🙂

Guy Rump
Vallejo Model Air IJA Aotake green added to interior. IJA Model Air khaki brown used for seat. 🙂

Guy Rump
Fuselage now put together 🙂

Guy Rump
Wings and tail plane added. 🙂

Guy Rump
Primer on and a bit of pre-shading done. Cockpit masked and on. 🙂

Guy Rump
You're very welcome as usual Roland 👍

Guy Rump
Vallejo Model Air IJA Dark Green added. 🙂

Guy Rump
Vallejo Model Air IJA Chrome yellow added to front of wings. Vallejo Model Air IJA Light Grey Green added underneath. 🙂

Lost_Erik
Great progress 👍

Guy Rump
Many thanks Erik! 👍

Guy Rump
Gloss varnish applied. Decals added. 🙂

Guy Rump
Undercarriage fitted. Propeller fitted. Drop tanks fitted and some other bits and bobs. Panel lines highlighted using Ammo mig wash. Vallejo matt varnish applied. Weathering applied using Vallejo and Tamiya weathering powders. I declare this complete.

The aircraft denoted is that flown by Major Teruhiko Kobayashi, Chofu IJAAF in 1945.

Alex Rodionov
👍

Guy Rump
Many thanks Alex 👍

Mark K
Nice!

Guy Rump
Many thanks Mark K 👍 Thanks to all of you who have commented and/or liked the aircraft. I appreciate greatly your kind support. 👍