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Paul Tomczak
Paul Tomczak
US

Kawasaki Ki-45 kai (Nick)

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1 29 June 2016, 23:08
Jens
work absolutely convincing 👍 👍 👍
30 June 2016, 04:33
Wim van der Luijt
great paintwork, a real gem!
30 June 2016, 06:57
Cristian Bordina
Really wonderful 🙂 Congrats !!!
30 June 2016, 09:40
John Thomas
Nice paint work
30 June 2016, 12:41
Bart Goesaert
very nice build and paintjob
30 June 2016, 13:42
Paul Tomczak
Thank you all!
30 June 2016, 17:52
Roberto Rocat
I love the Ki-45. Great work.
30 June 2016, 19:21

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Matsudo Airbase, Japan, 1944

In response to other countries developing two seat fighters, Japan ordered the Ki-45 and started taking delivery in 1939. Initially used as a long range bomber escort, it was clear the fighter could not hold its own against the allied single seat fighters. The role was then changed to an attack aircraft and a bomber interceptor. The lower 20 mm cannon was replaced with a 37 mm gun and upward firing 20 mm cannons. Deployed against the B-29 bombers attacking Japan in 1944, the aircraft had limited success and trouble reaching the B-29's at high altitude. It was more effective when used in ramming attacks on the B-29's.

This was a fairly simple kit but had good detail in the cockpit and nice recessed panel lines. I added a bit more detail to the cockpit as it would be very visible through the windows. The aircraft is painted with a mix of Aeromaster (out of production) and Testors paints. The camo is done freehand with a Paasche H airbrush. In an attempt to lighten weight and incr

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