This limited edition model kit set includes items 61115 (1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) and 32558 (1/48 Japanese 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane).
Officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) in 1943, the Hien stood out among Japanese aircraft in the Pacific War for its liquid-cooled Ha-40 engine, sleek fuselage and long, elegant wing.
Several variants were produced, including the Ki-61-Id, which had a nose extended by 20 cm to accommodate 20mm cannons, as well as 12.7mm machine guns in the wing.
The Ki-61-Id was the most produced Hien variant, with 1360 produced.
Due to its superior performance at higher altitudes, it was often used to shoot down incoming US B29 bombers in the airspace around the Japanese islands.
One IJA unit that used the Hien particularly frequently was the 244th Air Group led by Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi.
- Fuselage length: 187 mm, wingspan: 250 mm.
- Details such as liquid-cooled engine, 20mm cannon, oil cooler are realistically depicted.
- Both standard and transparent left fuselage parts are included
- The cockpit can be mounted open or closed
- Includes masks for painting the cockpit
- One pilot figure
- Two marking options of the 244th Air Group
The "Kurogane" was developed for the Japanese Army, the world's first light 4x4 vehicle.
From December 1937, after various improvements, a new type was produced.
It could carry 3 passengers and had a 33 hp engine.
The light four-wheel drive vehicle was used for reconnaissance and liaison duties in China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- Length: 75mm
- Includes decals and metal transfers to show the star on the front grill.
- Includes one standing commander figure and two seated figures
Scale 1:48
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue are not included
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