How to build Tamiya Ki-61-Id HIEN (TONY)

[@petar.banovac]

The best looking Japanese WW2 fighter. And it's a Kawasaki, like my bike. Awesome work mate!

[@ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣΔΡΑΠΑΝΙΩΤΗΣ-π2ξ]

Highly inspired from this masterpiece, I bought the kit, and won a COMMENDED in ADVANCED Category in 37th Annual Contest of IPMS HELLAS last year. Thank you very much sir!

[@apenza4304]

Great job. That synthetic hair is perfect for the scale look of the antenna wires.

[@davidwarren9204]

A great model of a beautiful aircraft. I live in Kobe City, Japan. On the mountain behind my house is a crash-site memorial to the aircrew (both Japanese and American) killed in a mid-air collision in March 1945 between a Hein/Tony interceptor and a US B-29 which was firebombing the city. It is generally believed that the collision was inadvertent (eg during a strafing run on the bomber) ie not a 'kamikaze'-style attack.

[@mirrorblue100]

Bravo on that free hand camo painting - magnificent model - thanks for posting.

[@hayabusa-iii9282]

Love the 68th and 78th Sentais who operated in the New Guinea theatre of operations against Gen. Kenney,s 5th Air Force. Thank God! They're a variety of 1/48 decals for the KI-61 Tony fighter.

[@kjaesp]

that green over the NMF with the red and blue accents is quite something. great subject chosen by tamiya.

[@ikezutabunkyowa4628]

Thank you for posting this excellent work. I have this kit in the stash, and it’s great to first watch someone that knows what they’re doing...

[@rickhoff3558]

it would about kill me to cover that beautiful shiney aluminium paint job with all that camo What a Stuning work of art sir. Cheers.

[@lesvenus3788]

Best build yet. I loved this from start to finish. Awesome 👍

[@pieroscali6705]

Awesome brush and camouflage works, brilliant vintage whethering, inspiring job. Thank you Tony!!!!

[@FosterZygote]

A beautiful kit. And it certainly seems to be engineered to allow the production of a Ki-100 in the future. It's the only reason I can think of for the separate panel in the center section of the wing underside. Hopefully it won't be too long coming. I've been waiting a while for earlier versions of the A6M model 11/21 and/or 22/32 to go along with the new A6M5 tooling.

[@georgecoventry8653]

Well done! That Tamiya kit is a superb model.

[@charliebowman785]

Looks like a speeder. Beautiful.

[@martinplanes2053]

Beautiful looking model. Another excellent build.

[@alexsp7086]

Brilliant job dude just bought this kit :) its a beautiful kit, great presentation from tamiya, i only made two airfix planes so far :))

[@dennistch737]

My mouth is open. I can not close it. Masterpiece.

[@alalroco]

Man' What an artist, Great job man, good technics. One of my favorite planes and you just make it look better... keep it coming!..

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! Stay tuned for more videos!

[@gaucher3879]

👍 Bravo superbe travail de précision et de réalisme 👏

[@tommynoisemusic]

anyone that can free hand camo like that has got my vote!

[@arikcarmi]

nice build, loved the camouflage technique 👍

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you!

[@darrellid]

Something about mottling and bright squadron colors on a NMF. Probably my favorite build of yours. And you've taken Tony's realism to another level--right down to the engine that doesn't work. ;)

[@voodoonights1671]

Wow!!! another terrific build.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much!

[@danl.909]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting them. Beautiful job on the Tony, but you sure went to a lot of trouble to get the gloss black undercoat for the Alclad. I use 40% Tamiya X-1 / 60% "slow" automotive lacquer thinner. It gives a brilliant, glossy finish that bites hard into the plastic so your Alclad will not pull off no matter if you leave masking tape on for a month. Try it: you will love it and it will save you a lot of time.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much for the tip!

[@sebastianh1458]

Great model, great video. May I suggest to make more videos like this in the future? Though I'm interested in your modelling, I don't want to watch a an hour long video where only a part of the actual build is shown.

[@Scaleaton]

Hi Sebastian, thank you very much for feedback. There are so many inexperienced modeler following my channel and copying my builds step by step. I upload uncut videos for them. After i completed a model, upload shorter version for advanced modelers and other viewers. I agree with you, it's real pain and deadly boring to watching long and uncut videos but it works when you copying it. I decided to upload longer versions when someone started to build a model first time in his life for a gift his grandfather using my Hellcat build video. Maybe i will split my channel for build logs in future.

[@nudzi]

Beautiful! :D Very very nice job! :D

[@scottrice3549]

wow thanks for doing this video very nice work

[@roberttiberio8645]

Absoutely beautiful.And this was all ootb.Superb!

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much Robert!

[@SgtBones]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much!

[@pfg72]

You sir, are a true artist! I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I've enjoyed every single one of them. I used to build models myself (never even close to your skills, though!) and I found it deeply soothing and relaxing. Now, with work, and kids and what not, I find it pretty hard to make time. So, your videos make up for that. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Patagonia! PS: No doubt this a stupid question, but what is IPA? As far as I knew, it had something to do with brewing, but I don't suppose you're thinning your paints with beer, are you?

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very Much Pablo! NEIPA and IPA my favorite beer type but no I am not thinning my paints with them. It's isopropyl alcohol. That's my bad I am adding this information on my new videos.

[@georgebrown6540]

Awesome work, thanks for sharing.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much George!

[@theblytonian3906]

Inarguably stunning work, but I reckon Kawasaki could build a real one in less man hours than it took to finish this. ; P

[@bac6253]

Great build! You are an excellent modeler. I also really enjoy the soundtrack of your videos. Where is the music from? Is it available somewhere else?

[@cyberyoryo]

Me encantan los vídeos y además aprendo un montón. ¿Puedo preguntarte si vas a poner algún vídeo más de la maqueta del F-14 de tamiya ? Es que tengo una y estaría muy interesado en ver cómo la pintas. Muchas gracias.

[@Scaleaton]

Thanks to Google Translate :) Muchas gracias. Nuevo video F-14 que viene el próximo mes.

[@Korean_Tiger]

nice! this is art work

[@hgbarnes1584]

Superb detail!

[@CWModelling]

Stunning :-D

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you!

[@IMF_27]

Hermoso trabajo! Felicidades

[@ataturker31]

When I was 7 years old I have read a book "The end of Empire". It was about 244. Sentai fighting against B-29 to the end of war. This unit was fighting on Hiens, so I consider it a point of honor to build this plane, especially Teruhiko Kobayashi's machine. He was my favourite character :)))

[@masterofinsanity1993]

Could you explain the hairspray method? Is the paint not adhering well enough to the surface, and you can then create a chipping effect simply with a 2000 grid sandpaper?

[@Scaleaton]

Hi Harris, here's the link about it migjimenez.blogspot.com.tr/2009/11/hairspray-technique-vol1.html But i use sanding papers instead brush. Ofc i don't sanding just touching on paint layer gently. If it not works paint layer not enough wet. Water is the key for this method.

[@masterofinsanity1993]

Thanks for answering! I'll give it a try. I used the sponge method before with moderate success.

[@ddewaard3265]

Hmm, I always wondered what type of beer you used to mix your paint with for airbrushing, turns out it is IPA. Will give that a shot next time!

[@scottrice3549]

thank you very nice job

[@bunk-bn9eo]

What kind of glue are you using? Also, what grit sandpaper do you use when sanding the seams?

[@gvaageesan]

Excellent paint job. Do you mind if I ask you why use sand paper and compound after priming?

[@Scaleaton]

Polishing the surface is important step when you want to glossy finish like that.

[@gvaageesan]

Scale-a-ton thank you for the reply. Doesn't sandpapering removes some of the primers? Or remove some details ?

[@kapselek5861]

Stunnig work my Friend :) Pure magic :)

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you :)

[@antoniocastro1780]

Y existirá actualmente un Hien en condiciones de vuelo??

[@zeroa6]

Awesome builder! Subbed! :D

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you!

[@sprubuilds672]

If you don't mind me asking, what camera do you use to capture your builds?

[@Scaleaton]

Not sure for this build but my current camera is Sony FDR AX53

[@onurerdincler3107]

did the alclad paint ever come off while masking? Also what brand would you prefer for metalizers

[@Scaleaton]

Alclad paints are the safest metallic paints i ever used. But i prefer Mr Color metallics for all interior and engine paintings.

[@alexsemperemasana705]

So, I have a question, it might sound stupid but I'm a beginner: why do you put a coat of black paint before the metallic one?

[@Scaleaton]

Nope not at all stupid question. This is must for metallic paints because metal pigments get more realistic reflection when apply over black and glossy surfaces.

[@zabriskie618]

my work sucks so much now that I have seen this video. How much PSI are you using when you paint the cockpit?

[@annabiatrice]

Great work!!!

[@jayzx5597]

Great build! btw, what is the name of those music?

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you! Can you link the video with time? I need to check it before answer.

[@jayzx5597]

1:45- 4:32 Thank you!

[@Scaleaton]

You are welcome! Here are the links, have a great week! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTZmJZsfMaboZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/op_cop6YdtKbgM0

[@jayzx5597]

Thank you very much!

[@BennyCFD]

Brilliant. You probably showed in the video, but was that Alclad black gloss you used as the base coat for the aluminum? Thanks.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you! No, i used Tamiya X18 -> 2000 grit sanding paper -> X-22 -> 2000 grit sanding paper -> Tamiya compound -> cleaned compound under the running tap water -> Alclad aluminum.

[@feldbebel]

Hola, la sigla IPA significa alcohol isopropilico? Gracias-

[@MrKrc2002]

very nice work

[@Legacy0ne]

Curious to know how long it takes you to complete a model from start to finish? Your work is excellent

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! It depends on which model you are building. I built Tamiya's P-51B in 8 hours for a workshop in a museum once. Also i built WnW Fe.2b in 4 months.

[@petercavellini3232]

Very good!😳

[@edmachado22]

Great work mate, thinner IPA works with Gunze paints??

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! Yes it works with only Tamiya and Gunze acyrlics

[@cabanasti]

qual cola é essa?

[@roberteddy8025]

I don't know how you do it, but I totally stuffed up the paint. So much so I got upset with my self ( being nice ) and binned it.

[@kittyhawk9707]

Lovely build .. the only thing you didn't do was to sand a flat in the tyres

[@JohnWMichell]

what kind of airbrush and how thin you do the paint? amazing my friend. i wish i can learn how to paint this good.

[@phayzyre1052]

Outstanding job! I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to your future builds. I take "IPA" stands for isopropyl alcohol; Does it matter which alcohol you use when you paint....70% or 90%? I can't remember which type I used but as a cost saving measure I tried to airbrush Tamiya paints with IPA few years ago and it didn't work very well.

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you very much! Yes it's isopropyl alcohol. It works with Gunze and Tamiya acyrilics perfectly. Also i use ethyl alcohol too. IPA is cheaper.

[@phayzyre1052]

Thank you! I'll give it a try next time. I just purchased an 8 ounce container of Tamiya acrylic thinner for nearly $9 and for that much I can buy a LOT of IPA.

[@charliewilson3234]

Solid work!!

[@philliprhodes2299]

Do you do requests? If so, how about the new Revell Halifax BIII? Just a suggestion!

[@Scaleaton]

Hi, i build 1:72 only for comission builds. If my customers order it i will record full build session. But i prefer 1:48 and 1:32 for my KZbin channel.

[@gryf8531]

when you finish your f 14?

[@Scaleaton]

Hi, i can spend only a few hours a week for it. I hope it will be completed in June :)

[@gaboxd823]

pardon my asking, what means ipa?

[@darrellid]

Isopropyl alcohol.

[@luteroblau6955]

What is ipa? thank you

[@Scaleaton]

It's isopropyl alcohol.

[@luteroblau6955]

Thank you very much

[@SwordofDivision]

I would have added aluminium variation, some dull parts.

[@arturbaluyev2873]

One of my favorite builds so far! How do you avoid dust particles under the paint, sir? I just covered my mustang with metallic finish, carefully trying to get rid of all the dust before spraying, but still I have some dust which is very visible under the metallic coat. Not a tragedy, of course, but very embarrassing.

[@pauka13]

you cant avoid that unless you live in a pressurized room. Polishing is the key! Paint the model than after a few layers of clear coat you need to wet sand the whole surface with at least 2000 grit sandpaper than polish it with a rag and tamiya compound. It will shine like a mirror.

[@terminatorblade]

IPA=isopropilic alcohol????

[@FAITA2009]

I Vrok yes

[@Scaleaton]

As Fernando said yes.

[@terminatorblade]

Thanks

[@derrickmacgregor1095]

Awesome build video, too many ads tho

[@JV-kg1dm]

Just marveless

[@hammmodjabeer7278]

Looking like me 109

[@VonRammsteyn]

Same diambler benz engine. Nothing more.

[@FastandAgile701]

5:23 looks like those times japan allows its pilots to shit in the air

[@multipl3]

Music made me ears bleed but great build nonetheless 👍

[@lnmcselkc2979]

TONY！

[@tybierwagen3725]

Hate the ads man.

[@vinny9708]

Great vid thanks, but that music man is awful no need

[@Scaleaton]

Yes, one of my older videos :) Check my latest videos for my current setup. Thanks for the feed back.

[@roadyhobbycorner5926]

what can I say???? just WHAWWWWWWWWW

[@Agraviadore]

"No nonsense, just scale modelling" Given that it took 25secs of bullshit intro before i even saw the box, id say theres plenty of nonsense.

[@kubadobrovolny9383]

very nicely work