1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) & 4×4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set Tamiya 25203

“25203 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) & 4×4 Light Vehicle Kurogane Set

This cost-effective set includes Item 61115 (1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)) and 32558 (1/48 Japanese4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane) with a special package. The Hien was the only Japanese aircraftwhich employed a liquid-cooled engine during WWII. Among a number of different variants produced, theKi-61-Id featured a 20cm-elongated nose to house 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm wing machine guns, andshowed its power to beat U.S. B29s. The Kurogane was developed for the Japanese Army as the worldsfirst lightweight 4×4 vehicle. From December 1937, after various improvements, a new type was produced. Itcarried 3 passengers, and had a 33hp engine. The lightweight 4×4 Kurogane was used for reconnaissance andcommunication in China, South East Asia, and the Pacific

This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 187mm, wingspan: 250mm. The model accurately depicts the form of the Ki-61-Id Hien with elongated nose and slim fuselage. Details such as liquid-cooled engine, 20mm cannon ammo cases and oil cooler are realistically depicted. Both standard and clear left fuselage parts are included. Canopy can be assembled open or closed. A removable upper cowling section on the nose allows inspection of the engine, even after assembly. Includes masking stickers to paint canopy. Comes with one pilot figure, and two marking options recreating aircraft of the 244th Air Group. Kurogane is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 75mm. The rounded form with 4-wheel drive suspension and large-diameter tires is succinctly captured in style. Includes decals and metal transfer to depict star mark on the front grille. Comes with a standing commander and driver figure.”