Tamiya 25203 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien Tony with 4X4 Light Vehicle Kurogane

Model: The Hien was the only Japanese aircraft which employed a liquid-cooled engine during WWII. Among several different variants produced, the Ki-61-Id featured a 20cm-elongated nose to house 20mm cannons, plus 12.7mm wing machine guns, and showed its power to beat U.S. B29s. The “Kurogane’’ was developed for the Japanese Army as the world’s first lightweight 4x4 vehicle. From December 1937, after various improvements, a new type was produced. It carried 3 passengers and had a 33hp engine. The lightweight 4x4 Kurogane was used for reconnaissance and communication in China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.

About the Ki-61-Id Hien Model

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 187mm, wingspan: 250mm
• The model accurately depicts the Ki-61-Id Type Hien with elongated nose and slim fuselage
• The inverted Ha-40 V12 is depicted complete with supercharger and other details
• Cramped cockpit interior features 20mm cannon ammo cases, oil tank and more
• Fuselage underside radiator showcases superb detail and accuracy, right down to the depiction of air intake slats.
• Canopy can be assembled open or closed
• Comes with parts to recreate 2 drop tanks, 1 figure, and 2 marking options recreating aircraft of the 244th Air Group

About the 4x4 Kurogane Model

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 75mm.The distinctive rounded design of the Kurogane is captured in style, with detailed yet fuss-free depictions of the interior, suspension, tires and more
• The distinctive rounded design of the Kurogane is captured in style, with detailed yet fuss-free depictions of the interior, suspension, tires and more
• Parts are included to recreate the soft top up or down
• Includes decals, and a metal transfer for the front grille emblem

Comments: Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard, please keep away from children 3 years of age and younger.