Ki-46 Dinah trainer finished.

[matrixone]

This model was built from the Arii 1/72 scale Dinah trainer kit.

The model was put in the markings of one of the many aircraft that was used on November 1st 1945 against the Allied forces when they attempted to storm the beaches of Japan. Anything that could fly (including trainers)were used by the Japanese in Kamikaze style attacks on ships and landing craft.

Look at the size of the insect in this picture, they sure have large bugs in Japan! :laugh:

Here is a Japanese Dinah next to the license built German version of the same aircraft, notice the difference in engine sizes.

Matrixone

 

[helios]

Stunning. As always, your photography skills take it to the next level.

 

[matrixone]

Thank you Helios!

Matrixone

 

[lupanzer]

Looking excelent,Les!...another masterpiece

Luiz

 

[matrixone]

Thanks again Luiz!


Matrixone

 

[Old Dog]

Looks great Les, especially like the paint failure effects !

 

[Sherman 18]

Great job!

 

[matrixone]

Thanks for looking!


Matrixone

 

[moon puppy]

Another stunner Les! I see you got some new props for your photoshoots also.

 

[SA Dave]

Looks awesome mate

 

[surfsup]

That is one sweet Build.....Cheers Mark

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I really like the weathering and paint wear Les! The Japanese aircraft had a lot of trouble with the paint it seems and you hit it on the nail!

 

[matrixone]

Thanks for looking guys!


Matrixone

 

[sharkman]

Very nice job Les!! It turned out great!

I really like the off colour spinner cap. Really makes it look like they cobbled together whatever they could to fly.

 

[Piet]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Fantastic job Les, you captured the chipped fading of late war Japanese planes very well!

 

[matrixone]

Thanks guys!
This old kit was a good one to use for painting and weathering experiments and was a learning experience.


Matrixone

 

[135engineer]

beautiful is the word that comes to mind