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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« on: June 17, 2023, 04:50:48 PM »
Hi everyone,
I started assembling 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-militaire/tachikawa-ki-54-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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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2023, 01:53:36 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2023, 04:30:10 AM »
Great choice of subjects Rodolfo!  :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2023, 02:55:06 PM »
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2023, 04:32:47 AM »
Looks good! Those passenger seats seem very uncomfortable.
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2023, 03:13:53 AM »
Interior almost completed ...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2023, 08:12:27 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #7 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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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2023, 10:35:36 PM »
Elegant little bird-sorry to see the fit problems, but you'll whip 'em.
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2023, 10:27:58 PM »
... after putting, sanding and a coat of primer ...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #11 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:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2023, 10:11:18 PM »

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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2023, 11:23:05 PM »
Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the paint job!
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2023, 01:22:15 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #15 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.
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #16 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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Landing gears improved with the PE...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2023, 12:02:23 AM »
Nice fix on the lights! :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2023, 02:10:50 AM »
Great work on this model and all the PE!
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2023, 10:01:41 PM »
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...
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #20 on: July 28, 2023, 04:50:26 PM »
Ready for weathering ...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #21 on: July 30, 2023, 09:37:30 PM »
The aircraft after weathering with oils ...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #22 on: July 30, 2023, 10:25:24 PM »
That's better! Breaks up that monotone grey! :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2023, 05:13:29 AM »
Ready for take off ...


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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2023, 05:39:32 AM »
Beautiful build! And the 'Hickory' was a very perky-looking little airplane  :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2023, 10:41:53 AM »
Great job! The weathering is fantastic.
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2023, 02:50:56 PM »
Really, really nice build Rod! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2023, 01:05:04 AM »
 :smiley:
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Offline John Howling Mouse

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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #28 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!
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #29 on: August 20, 2023, 05:48:28 AM »
 :smiley:  I wish the Hickory in our museum would look as good some day.
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #30 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
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Re: Tachikawa Ki-54c Hei/Hickory - Special Hobby 1:72
« Reply #31 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:
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