1/48 Arii Nakajima Ki-44 II Hei Shoki (Tojo)
Nakajima Ki-44 II Hei Shoki (Tojo)
Imperial Japanese Army, 1 Yasen Hoju Hikotai, Singapore, 1944
Pilot: Captain Ryotaro Jobo
This is my third build for the Empire of Japan group. Not a bad kit for being so old. What it lacks in the cockpit it makes up for with the nice surface detail. I designed and painted all the markings. This was also was my first time trying the hairspray chipping method. I had a lot of fun weathering this one.
Build Log:
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Spiros Pendedekas said on November 10, 2020
This is a beautiful Tojo, Jeremy!
I had the pleasure to follow your build from the start; it was a wondeful experience!
The hairspray method yielded great results: looks like the paint is gradually fading/flaking away: very realistic!
I have the deepest respect for all those men, from “whichever” side, that fought for a higher purpose.
By netting, I discovered a pic of your pilot:
Image attr. http://allaces.ru/
Well done again, my friend!
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thank you Spiros! I appreciate the kind words. The pilot looks so young
Jimmy Zed said on November 10, 2020
Really nice Jeremy, loves the colours, great looking piece 🙂
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thank you
Pedro L. Rocha said on November 10, 2020
All I can say is that you managed to turn an old kit into a today’s looking model, very nice build and paint. Thumbs up
Haslam Yeoman said on November 10, 2020
Very realistic weathering. I have a real soft spot for the Arii/ Otaki kits because they have good bones and with a bit of effort they turn out like your great build.
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thank you. They are good kits and easy on the wallet.
John vd Biggelaar said on November 10, 2020
Fully agree on all the above mentioned compliments, Jeremy.
I will for sure have a look into this chipping method since on your build it turned out fantastically.
Well done.
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thanks John.
George Henderson said on November 10, 2020
Great job on the weathering. Hairspray requires a bit of extra effort but worth it in the end
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thanks George
Louis Gardner said on November 10, 2020
Jeremy, @jmillan
This build was a fun one to watch unfold as you progressed to the finish line. The plane looks very nice and you did a magnificent job with it. These Arii kits are underrated and build into a nice looking model.
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thank you Louis
Bob Bailey said on November 10, 2020
Just perfect. Awesome fit and the finish couldn’t look more REALISTIC. Completed model reflects great skill.
Jeremy Millan said on November 10, 2020
Thank you for the kind words
John Healy said on November 10, 2020
Nice work. Those Arri/Otaki kits are always a pleasure.
Greg Kittinger said on November 10, 2020
Looks great! Love the paint work and weathering/chipping – you did a wonderful job on that. A beautiful model.
George R Blair Jr said on November 10, 2020
Really nice finish and weathering on this ancient kit, Jeremy (@jmillan). Arii are still really good kits, considering their age. Well done.
George Schembri said on November 10, 2020
Impressive finish Jeremy, excellent job on the insignia and markings and the weathering.
Nice job!
Christopher C Tew said on November 11, 2020
Beautiful build, Jeremy. You did a neat job of repairing the mold damage on the left wing top – it’s a shame that the mold owners have let this happen to all the old Otaki molds that I have. Your camo is striking with its late-war tone, and your stenciled markings are outstanding. Congratulations!
Andrew H said on November 11, 2020
Wonderful visual effects!
Jeremy Millan said on November 11, 2020
Thanks for all the comments fellas.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
nice shiny look, good paintjob and weathering!
James Kelley said on November 13, 2020
Superb weathering! I love it.