Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72

[RodolfoMas]

Hello everyone,
I have started to assemble this Super Hobby kit


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to make the transport versione Ki-54 Hei / Hickory no.5541 which had to make an emergency landing on the Towada lake on 27 September 1943. The plane was found and fished out of the lake on 5 September 2012 and was put on display at the Misawa museum.


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Source:https://www.avionslegendaires.net/avion ... 4-hickory/

A quick look inside the box:


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As usual, I start building the interior...
I encountered a small problem with the seat backs, which are not clearly defined by their attachment to the sprue ...
This could result in the seats being at different heights....


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[digger303]

Interesting pic of the real thing. Funny the way the cockpit section broke away.
Cool subject and keen to see the completion of this one.

[RodolfoMas]

Interior almost completed ...


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[RodolfoMas]

So ... some problems with the assembly, the fitting of some parts leaves a lot to be desired ...
I am expecting to do a lot of putty work ...


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[digger303]

Dirty words filling and sanding.
Best of luck I hope the detail survives.

[RangerNeil]

Looks good now, no sign of any need for filling.

[RodolfoMas]

... after putting, sanding and a coat of primer ...


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[RodolfoMas]

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[digger303]

[RodolfoMas]

I have encountered some fitting issues with the leading edge lights ... here's how I tried to solve the problem ....


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Landing gears improved with the PE...


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[RodolfoMas]

After a few hours of "filling and sanding" ... the plane is almost ready for the decals ...


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As always, any suggestions for improving the outcome are welcome...

[RodolfoMas]

Ready for weathering ...


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[RodolfoMas]

The aircraft after weathering with oils ...


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[RangerNeil]

Looks a lovely job - well done.
(Are the windows/cockpit still masked??)

[digger303]

Looks a lovely job - well done.
(Are the windows/cockpit still masked??)

I don't think it's quite finished yet, a satin varnish still to go on think.
Yes a very nice version of a Hickory.

[RodolfoMas]

Ready for take off ...


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