AZ 1/48 Ki-48I “Lily”
Oddly misshapen and a labor to build. One of two kit options,this example fought in the CBI theater, based somewhere in Thailand, 1943. The other kit option, another Thailand based Ki-48 , was evidently shot down over Rangoon by the AVG. Some say this kit would have been better served by being shot down over Rangoon as well…Happy New Year!
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Erik Wade Whipple said on January 1, 2013
After all of the griping online about this kit, you’ve proven that it can be built crisp and beautiful, Bryan. Fantastic paint work- did you apply the striped camoflage freehand? If so, then you’ve demonstrated excellent control over the airbrush here.
Bryan W. Bernart said on January 1, 2013
Yes, freehand. In all honesty a cop-out, as I considered the tight mottle to be more of a challenge.
John Healy said on January 1, 2013
Nice job! I never thought I would actually see one of those built.
Bryan W. Bernart said on January 1, 2013
OK, OK. I bought it before reading the reviews-seems I have a penchant for that sort of thing. Did NOT pay retail, but felt a bit stung. Actually put PE belts and some strip styrene in the nose-not that one can see it.
Tom Cleaver said on January 1, 2013
Yes, terrible kit becomes superb model. Excellent work on the finish.
Bryan W. Bernart said on January 1, 2013
After I got over her reputation, she was a fine companion for several weeks…