ki-61

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tiny control column
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tamiya xf59 used
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black paint ready for a polish before the first alclad coats
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first layer of aluminium down. alclad dark aluminium
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a bit more colour variation here
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red tail and black nose on here Ak worn effects used.
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decals going on over alclad aquagloss.. didnt need to gloss as decals are so fine. yellow id striped wrinkled so will spray them
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Comments

3 26 May 2018, 11:51

Guy Rump
Looking great so far, detail on the cockpit is great. 🙂

26 May 2018, 16:05

James Cann
Thanks Guy, the detail on this is awesome ! Really impressed. Kit was not cheap though. Can see why.

26 May 2018, 16:53

David Januska
Awesome job. Can't beleive this is 1/72 scale. Congratulations.

26 May 2018, 17:48

ForestFan
Great details!

26 May 2018, 19:01

James Cann
Thanks folks. Cockpit is in the fuselage now and its all glued except the wings. Paint soon

27 May 2018, 06:46

Christian Keller
Wow, looks great

27 May 2018, 20:32

Alec K
Excellent - following 👍

27 May 2018, 22:16

James Cann
Thanks Christian and Alec! Its moving along quickly now

28 May 2018, 06:58

Scott Dutton
Awesome, amd its 72nd

28 May 2018, 08:32

Alexander Grivonev
really good cockpit painting for that scale!

28 May 2018, 20:34

Spanjaard
excellent job! and in 1/72.!

29 May 2018, 08:59

James Cann
Thanks Scott, Alexander and Spanjaard ! First 1/72 fighter for a while really enjoying it

29 May 2018, 11:57

Miro Herold
Built Ki-61 from FineMolds yet, but this looks more impressive.

29 May 2018, 14:59

James Cann
I have heard about the FineMolds kit, it still looks like it builds up really nice.
Small update. Red tail and anti glare done!

30 May 2018, 07:42

Gordon Sørensen
Great looking NMF, James!

30 May 2018, 12:08

James Cann
Thanks Gordon ! Gonna get messed up with camo later !

30 May 2018, 12:29

Miro Herold
Du you use allclad colors? Super result!

30 May 2018, 13:51

James Cann
Miro, yes alclad colours. Sorry for the late reply. J

1 June 2018, 11:49

Kees Kleijwegt
Very nice NMF! 👍 And other painting too of course! 🙂

1 June 2018, 12:06

James Cann
Thanks Kees ! After the clear idts not as good..

1 June 2018, 14:10

Bart Goesaert
I concur with the others...

1 June 2018, 15:33

James Cann
Thanks Bart! New photo up. The mottle has begun

1 June 2018, 17:01

Spanjaard
excellent mottle 🙂

1 June 2018, 21:20

Bart Goesaert
Nice start, I've seen much worse on larger scales. (didn't notice this was 1/72)

2 June 2018, 04:52

James Cann
Thanks Spanjaard ! And Bart I fancied a change from 1/48

2 June 2018, 07:19

Burkhard D
Whoa, that looks great! 👍👍👍

2 June 2018, 07:26

James Cann
Thanks Burkhard!

2 June 2018, 07:51

Guy Rump
Continuing to be an excellent model so far. Your paintwork/mottling is superb. 🙂

2 June 2018, 18:03

James Cann
Thankyou Guy! Much appreciated

3 June 2018, 05:40

Bart Goesaert
Splendid

3 June 2018, 08:09

Miro Herold
absolutelly great work!

4 June 2018, 16:54

James Cann
Thanks Bart and Miro ! All done now

9 June 2018, 17:35

Spanjaard
excellent!

9 June 2018, 18:38

Stefan Schacht
well done

9 June 2018, 18:57

Kees Kleijwegt
excellent build James! 👍👍

9 June 2018, 22:49

James Cann
Thanks Spanjaard, Stefan and Kees! I went and bought the 1/48 kit and a load of extras including some markings masks. I want to try and find a way of masking the stencils as well.

10 June 2018, 06:19

Roberto Rocat
I love it! That paintjob in 1/72...just WOW.

10 June 2018, 09:12

Stefan Fraundorfer
This is a really excellent Hien. I like your art of weathering.

10 June 2018, 09:19

Christian Bruer
Excellent work and finish👍

10 June 2018, 17:56

Gordon Sørensen
Great results, James!

10 June 2018, 18:05

James Cann
Thanks mates ! Really appreciate the kind words !

12 June 2018, 07:55

Kit Kabinet
Wow, very inspiring work!

12 June 2018, 22:26

James Cann
Thanks Luka !

13 June 2018, 07:21

bughunter
Can't believe that this model is 1/72 🤔 looks like 1/48! Great paint job and a fantastic result 👍

13 June 2018, 17:38

Cuajete
Fantastic wok. Congratulations!
Have you painted the mottled or did it with the Tamiya decal set for this kit? scalemates.com/kits/1124293-..-hien-tony-camouflage-decals

13 June 2018, 18:47

James Cann
Thanks Bughunter ! Defo 1/72 my eyes hurt after the mottles.

14 June 2018, 06:37

James Cann
Cuajete thankyou! The mottles are painted

14 June 2018, 06:39

Cuajete
Thank you, James. It is perfect!

14 June 2018, 12:30

Miro Herold
I know to late, there are several aftermarket parts from DEAD Design models now.

14 June 2018, 20:20

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Tamiyas excellent 1/72 ki-61. Great detail should make for a quick build.

Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)

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1:72 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) (Tamiya 60789)

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