Tamiya Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) - Silver Color Plated/Camo Decal 25420 1/72

Tamiya Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) - Silver Color Plated/Camo Decal 25420 1/72 Scale

Experience the elegance and power of Japan's only liquid-cooled fighter with the Tamiya 25420 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) special limited-edition plastic assembly kit! This exceptional model features factory-applied matte silver color plating to realistically represent the bare duralumin skin of the original aircraft, along with exclusive camouflage decals for an authentic finish.

Historical Background

This Tamiya scale plastic model kit accurately depicts the Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien. The Hien was officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army 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 and 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 in the skies around the home islands of Japan.

Special Limited Edition Features

This special limited edition includes molded parts in matte silver color plating to represent the bare duralumin seen on aircraft such as the 244th Air Group (Option B in the kit) and camouflage decals included that were previously sold separately.

Key Features

• Matte Silver Plated Finish: Parts A and B come with factory-applied matte silver plated finish to realistically represent bare duralumin skin
• Enhanced Decal Set: Includes full sheet of mottled camouflage decals (previously sold separately as item 12683) for authentic recreation of intricate green mottling seen on 244th Air Group aircraft
• Dedicated Instructions: Special instructions included for handling and gluing plated components without damaging the metallic surface
• Accurate Design: Model accurately depicts the "Id" variant with fuselage lengthened by 20cm to accommodate 20mm nose cannons, retaining signature slimline fuselage and long, elegant wings
• Detailed Cockpit: Cockpit parts can be pre-assembled and slotted into the already-built fuselage sides
• Single-Piece Radiator: Fuselage underside radiator/oil cooler is artfully recreated with a single piece
• Precision Canopy: One-piece canopy offers excellent fit with fuselage
• Clear Components: Clear parts included to recreate light and gun sight components
• Optional Parts: Optional Venturi tubes and fuel cooler parts are included

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Overall Length: Approximately 125mm (4.9 inches)
• Wingspan: Approximately 167mm (6.5 inches)
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Assembly Required: Yes (glue required; parts come pre-plated)

What's Included

• Matte silver color plated parts (A and B)
• Full sheet of mottled camouflage decals (previously item 12683)
• Detailed cockpit components
• One-piece clear canopy
• Clear parts for lights and gun sight
• Optional Venturi tubes and fuel cooler parts
• Dedicated instructions for handling plated parts
• Standard assembly instructions

Differences from Standard Release (Item 60789)

• A and B parts are given a matte silver color plated finish
• Camouflage decals from Item 12683 are included
• Dedicated instructions for handling plated parts are included

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• Model Building Tools
• Decals and Detail Sets

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