In the gallery: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | Hasegawa 1:32

Hi, All This is my third Swallow this year: Kawasaki Ki-61 - I Hei Hien, s/n unknown, Chofu, February 1945, defense of Kanto region, including Tokyo. Machine flown by Taii Fumisuke Shono from 244th Sentai. The aircraft has modified radio installation and dismantled Venturi tube, however some device (connecting rod?) previously hidden inside remained. This machine … Continue reading In the gallery: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | Hasegawa 1:32

In the workshop: Sd. Kfz 161 PzKpfW IV Ausf. D | Tamiya 1:35 – Part 4: painting

Hi, All Finally I was able to start painting the "Four". The colours in AK's set look fine to me, but I will probably have to add some more light, as the next steps will surely darken the finish. The numbers on the turret are from Eduard's set "Small numbers" - but I'm sure these … Continue reading In the workshop: Sd. Kfz 161 PzKpfW IV Ausf. D | Tamiya 1:35 – Part 4: painting

In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 8 – almost done

Hi, All Well, it seems that I'm now on the home straight - only few touch-ups here and there required, and the antennas (I really hate this part). I have to look in my wife's closet  - hope she has some unnecessary black tights... The landing gear fits just perfect. Added only the piping, and the side … Continue reading In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 8 – almost done

In the workshop: 40/43 M ‘Zrinyi’ II 105 mm | Bronco 1:35 Part 4 – interior

Hi All, Managed to spray some paint in the vehicle's interior. Hungarian base green from Hataka, leather brown from Vallejo and white from Gunze. Some weathering, chipping and scratches will be applied before it is closed, so that what will be seen through the open hatches adds something interesting to the model, kind of a icing on … Continue reading In the workshop: 40/43 M ‘Zrinyi’ II 105 mm | Bronco 1:35 Part 4 – interior