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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on June 17, 2023, 04:50:48 PM

Title: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 17, 2023, 04:50:48 PM
Hi everyone,
I started assembling this Super Hobby kit

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), 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.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Tachikawa_Ki-54-a_1shiki-souhatsukotohrenshuki-Kougata_%2828943017205%29.jpg)
Source:https://commons.wikimedia.org

(https://www.avionslegendaires.net/wp-content/uploads/images/avion_militaire/Gki54-index.jpg)
Source:https://www.avionslegendaires.net/avion-militaire/tachikawa-ki-54-hickory/

A quick look inside the box:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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 by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), 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 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 18, 2023, 01:53:36 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: apophenia on June 18, 2023, 04:30:10 AM
Great choice of subjects Rodolfo!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on June 18, 2023, 02:55:06 PM
(https://www.animaatjes.nl/eten-en-drinken/eten-en-drinken-plaatjes/nootjes-en-popcorn/animaatjes-nootjes-en-popcorn-8911375.gif)
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Frank3k on June 19, 2023, 04:32:47 AM
Looks good! Those passenger seats seem very uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 21, 2023, 03:13:53 AM
Interior almost completed ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on June 21, 2023, 08:12:27 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 27, 2023, 01:13:18 AM
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 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: apophenia on June 28, 2023, 05:04:09 AM
Quote from: Rod The Fixer on June 27, 2023, 01:13:18 AM
... I am expecting to do a lot of putty work ...

Youch! Perhaps Special Hobby is intending to branch out into the filler putty market?  :o
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Dr. YoKai on June 28, 2023, 10:35:36 PM
Elegant little bird-sorry to see the fit problems, but you'll whip 'em.
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 01, 2023, 10:27:58 PM
... after putting, sanding and a coat of primer ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on July 02, 2023, 01:02:38 AM
From what I can gather Special Hobby come in two general "fit" groups; Very Good & Could Do Better. ;)


You'll get the fit fixed, I'm sure, Rod, as she's looking great, so far. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 14, 2023, 10:11:18 PM
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Kerick on July 14, 2023, 11:23:05 PM
Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the paint job!
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on July 15, 2023, 01:22:15 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: John Howling Mouse on July 16, 2023, 10:51:13 AM
Wow, what you did to correct those fit issues is pure magic!  Sure is coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 21, 2023, 11:59:54 PM
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 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Landing gears improved with the PE...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on July 22, 2023, 12:02:23 AM
Nice fix on the lights! :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Frank3k on July 22, 2023, 02:10:50 AM
Great work on this model and all the PE!
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 22, 2023, 10:01:41 PM
After a few hours of "filling and sanding" ... the plane is almost ready for the decals ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53061592614_c157eebbe4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oQSwR5)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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 by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

As always, any suggestions for improving the outcome are welcome...
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 28, 2023, 04:50:26 PM
Ready for weathering ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on July 30, 2023, 09:37:30 PM
The aircraft after weathering with oils ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on July 30, 2023, 10:25:24 PM
That's better! Breaks up that monotone grey! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 06, 2023, 05:13:29 AM
Ready for take off ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: apophenia on August 06, 2023, 05:39:32 AM
Beautiful build! And the 'Hickory' was a very perky-looking little airplane  :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Frank3k on August 06, 2023, 10:41:53 AM
Great job! The weathering is fantastic.
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 06, 2023, 02:50:56 PM
Really, really nice build Rod! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 07, 2023, 01:05:04 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: John Howling Mouse on August 19, 2023, 04:49:43 AM
Truly impressive.  I couldn't help noticing in your progress photos: did you airbrush it with the crew door open?  What an outstanding finish!
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: raafif on August 20, 2023, 05:48:28 AM
 :smiley:  I wish the Hickory in our museum would look as good some day.
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: dams301 on August 20, 2023, 09:28:50 PM
Really impressive build  :-*

Didn't know the aircraft before this and now just ordered 2 boxes of it  ;D
Title: Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
Post by: sharkman on October 15, 2023, 10:00:52 PM
Wow, great build and a very cool plane!

This is one I wish they would do in 48 scale!

Well done! :smiley: