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Kawasaki 1932 Lockhead Vega Model 5B Airplane Die Cast Bank Collector Series #1

The Kawasaki 1932 Lockhead Vega Model 5B Airplane Die Cast Bank Collector Series #1 is a detailed replica of a vintage airplane made by SpecCast. This die-cast model features the iconic Kawasaki brand and is produced in China. Perfect for collectors or aviation enthusiasts, this miniature airplane is a unique addition to any toy or die-cast vehicle collection, capturing the intricate design and craftsmanship of the original 1932 model.

Oxford Diecast 1:72 Ki-61 Hien/Tony IJAAF 244th Sentai

Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC077 Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien/Tony Diecast Model IJAAF 244th Sentai, Chofu, Japan, 1944 1:72 Scale Length WidthKawasaki Ki-61 Hien/Tony 4.75″ 6.5″ The 244th Regiment Fighter Group was one of the units attached to the 10th Hiko Shidan (Air Division) which formed a Ki-61 Special Attack Unit and organised ramming attack flight against the enemy, notably US B-29s, at high altitude. Stripped of their heavy armaments enabled them to attain the necessary ceiling and locate the enemy. It is not surprising that few Japanese pilots survived these “kamikaze” raids, which were relentless. Chofu Airport is located just north of Tokyo and from 1941 when opened it was used exclusively by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service and it hosted the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hen fighters used for air defence against the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombing raids by the USAAF. Our 1:72 scale model is a replica of one of the Ki-61s from this era, as flown by the 244th Regiment based at Chofu. It is decorated in the signature red and green Japanese Air Force markings with silver underside and bearing a white combat stripe round the rear fuselage and wings incorporating the red disc. On the underside, the number 16 is printed on each side of the front fuselage and a tiny detail sees the Flying Swallow printed in white on each side of the tail fin. Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien/Tony Designed in response to an Imperial Army tender for a general-purpose, air superiority fighter, the Kawasaki Ki-61 first flew in December of 1941. This new fighter entered combat in New Guinea during the spring of 1943, where its unusual appearance earned it the code name “Tony” (Allieds mistakenly identified its origins as Italian). The new aircraft quickly earned the respect of Allied pilots, whose P-40 Warhawks were unable to dive to safety as they could when facing earlier Japanese fighters. Ki-61s were later used in ramming attacks, and several Ki-61 pilots in these “special attack units” earned the Japanese Bukosho for ramming B-29s and surviving. Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc. Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation The Oxford Diecast “Oxford Aviation” range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast “Oxford Aviation” diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Permanently retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers. No pilot figures. Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony Toni Hien – Mitsuo Oyake – 1/72 Scale Diecast Model – Atlas

1:72 Scale Diecast Metal – 1st Lt. Mitsuo Oyake, 18th Sentai/6th ShintenSeikutai, JAAS, 1945 – Length: 5″ Wingspan: 6.5” This Ki-61 model is a single seat airplane. The cockpit is glue shut. It has no pilot figure included. The landing gear is modeled in the retracted position. A display stand is included. Attached to the wings are a pair of external fuel tanks. This is really a “no-play” model or a “display-only” model. It is mostly metal and very heavy. It also has a number of antennas which look great but are very fragile. If you have small kids that like to play with your models, save yourself some frustration (and money) and wait till later to get a model like this one. The box is labeled as not suitable for children under 14. The maker of this model, Oxford, did a good job with this model, specifically the color scheme and the markings are very crisp and clear. The panel lines and hatches are very nicely done (engraved). The box measures at 7.5 inches by 7.5 inches by 3.25 inches. The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (飛燕, “flying swallow”) is a Japanese World War II fighter aircraftused by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. The first encounter reports claimed Ki-61s were Messerschmitt Bf 109s: further reports claimed that the new aircraft was an Italian design, which led to the Allied reporting name of “Tony”, assigned by the United States War Department.[1] The Japanese Army designation was “Army Type 3 Fighter” (三式戦闘機).[2] It was the only mass-produced Japanese fighter of the war to use a liquid-cooled inline V engine. Over 3,000 Ki-61s were produced. Initial prototypes saw action over Yokohama during the Halsey-Doolittle Raid on 18. April 1942, and continued to fly combat missions throughout the war.