Eduard 648443 Ki-61-I fuel tanks 1/48 TAMIYA – Fuel tank set for Ki-61-I model in 1/48 scale

Eduard 648443 Ki-61-I fuel tanks 1/48 TAMIYA is a high-quality accessory set designed for the Tamiya Nakajima Ki-61-I Hien fighter aircraft model in 1/48 scale. This set allows for the precise replication of external fuel tanks used by the Japanese military aviation during World War II, significantly enhancing the detail and realism of the finished model.

Scale and compatibility

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: resin add-ons for plastic scale models
• Compatibility: dedicated for TAMIYA Ki-61-I Hien models

Historical application and country of origin

• Country: Japan
• Fuel tanks used by the Japanese Ki-61-I Hien fighter, deployed by the Imperial Japanese Air Force during World War II (years 1942–1945)
• The Ki-61-I aircraft was used on various Pacific fronts, including the defense of Okinawa as well as combat over China and New Guinea

Product features

• Material: high-quality resin providing excellent detail
• The set includes precisely cast resin parts, designed based on technical documentation and archival photographs
• Parts are dedicated for direct installation in place of the original plastic tanks, ensuring a perfect fit
• The set requires no additional tools beyond standard modeler's equipment
• Does not include any metal or photo-etched parts – resin only

Recommendation and target group

• The product is especially recommended for advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of Japanese World War II aviation
• Thanks to their above-average level of detail, Eduard tanks allow the construction of a highly realistic replica – ideal for both contest and collector's models

Assembly difficulty level

• Difficulty level: 2/5 – requires basic skills in working with resin and delicate modeling tools

Eduard 648443 Ki-61-I fuel tanks 1/48 TAMIYA is an accessory that significantly enhances the visual qualities of the Tamiya model, enabling a realistic recreation of a Japanese aviation legend. This is a suggestion for modelers who want to take the finish quality of their replica to an even higher level.