The tamiya 1/72nd scale Ki-61 Id is completed, it portrays a 11th Rensei Hikotai aircraft found after the war. I'm quite satisfied. I used oil paints as usual, plus some post shading and enamels. I found Ammo Starship filth to be awesome to weather bare metal finishes!
I suspect the bare metal aircraft was originally camouflaged and partially stripped back to the metal.
- Matteo Reich -
Here's the original aircraft that inspired Matteo. As you can see, his model is really very close. I just can't find any flaws or anything to nag about. Great job!
As to why the aircraft looks like this, it could be old camo, as Matteo mentions, or perhaps the paint job wasn't finished.
2 comments:
Beautiful work on the Ki-61 “Tony”—you’ve really captured the sleek, purposeful lines that made this aircraft stand out among WWII fighters. The finish looks spot-on, especially how you handled the subtle weathering; it adds realism without overpowering the clean profile. The detailing around the cockpit and panel lines is especially impressive, Overall, a fantastic build Matteo !!!
Simply spectacular!
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