1:72 Kawasaki Ki-61-ID Hien (Tony)
Silver Color Plated w/Camo Decal
Item #25420

Description
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, plus 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.

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.

- 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Approx. length: 125mm,
approx. wingspan: 167mm.
- The model accurately depicts the Ki-61-Id Hien with elongated
nose and slimline fuselage.
- Differences from 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 of plated parts
are included.
- The cockpit parts breakdown is changed from its 1/48 scale
counterpart, and can be pre-assembled then slotted into the
already-built fuselage sides.
- The fuselage underside radiator/oil cooler is artfully
recreated with a single piece.
- One-piece canopy offers excellent fit with fuselage.
- Clear parts are included to recreate light and gun sight
components.
- Optional Venturi tube and fuel cooler parts are included.