Tamiya Ki-46 III Dinah

[jeaton01]

Started this one up recently and it is going together quickly. I keep wondering if I am missing something in comparison to the B-26K and Arrow.

A little of the Eduard PE set was used, just belts, the main instrument panel, and a couple or three switch panels. Gunze Mitsubishi Interior Green, and Propeller Color, other colors are Tamiya. XF-56 Metallic Grey for the engines. I filed flats on the main gear tires. About the only challenge so far is to hide a seam that runs down the middle of the main gear well parts, I sort of succeeded, better than the last time I had that kind of seam to clear up so at least there is progress. A lovely kit of a lovely airplane. I swear I will weather it.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice start John.

 

[centaur567]

I have this kit and thrilled to see one started!! Looking very nice so far. Gary S.

 

[Big10]

There's one you don't see very often, excellent start.

 

[jeaton01]

This one was about as trouble free as they get. I used Floquil IJA Light Grey over a mottled pattern of Dark Sea Grey Model Master on the bottom, the upper side got a coat of Alclad ALC-101 followedby thin layers of Tamiya IJA Dark Green, XF-13. The intent was to have a faded and worn look. I chipped at the XF-13 once it was firm but not fully cured and this method worked well for me. I also went over the top with fine sandpaper in areas. I clear coated only the aft fuselage and tail and decaled those areas, the hinomarus on the wings are Tamiya Flat Red. The decals were the Invisiclear brand, and unlike last time I used that type they worked well. The others were too fragile. Who knows, maybe my technique was better this time. Eduard masks and they fit nicely almost everywhere. I used Tamiya Smoke to add some exhaust staining, it doesn't show too well but its there.
The Dinah is small for a twin engine airplane, I took some photos with an A6M2b with it. It is in the display case next to the Tamiya Betty and looks like it hasn't quite grown up yet.

 

[moon puppy]

That's a cool lookin' aircraft. Excellent build John

 

[centaur567]

Very, very nice!! Gary S.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Very nice John!

 

[jeaton01]

Thanks, P, B, & G!

 

[helios]

Always liked the cigar shaped twin engine planes. Nice result.