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

Aircraft World War II
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Hello everyone,
I have started to assemble this Super Hobby kit


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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:Tachikawa Ki-54 'Hickory' - avionslegendaires.net

A quick look inside the box:


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Interior almost completed …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Does the Eduard PE come with the kit?
:smiley: :canada:

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unfortunately not … :wink:

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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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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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This is a model you don’t see every day. Will be watching.
Fred

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… after putting, sanding and a coat of primer …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Watching with interest, Rodolfo :slightly_smiling_face:

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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Landing gears improved with the PE…


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After a few hours of “filling and sanding” … the plane is almost ready for the decals …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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

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Ready for weathering …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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The aircraft after weathering with oils …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Ready for take off …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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She’s a beauty Rodolfo :slightly_smiling_face:

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Beautiful work!