#116 キ51 over Burma 1942
Building the ClearProp Ki-51 Sonia 1:144 with a motorized prop and a camo scheme as used in Burma 1942.
Here’s a quick demo..
Notes
The Mitsubishi Ki-51 was introduced in 1939 and initially used in China. It was soon outclassed however by fighter aircraft of the other Allied powers. However it did find a useful ground-attack role in the China-Burma-India theater, where it was able to operate from airfields too rough for many other aircraft.
The scheme depicted here is apparently for the 27th Hikō Sentai 飛行戦隊 in Burma 1942, according to the ClearProp instructions. I’ve yet to find much information about this flying squadron, except that they also played a role in the Malayan campaign.
Build Resources / Reviews
Mitsubishi KI-51 Sonia, Captured WWII Japanese Bomber Walkaround Video
Clear Prop Ki-51 Sonia 1:144 Build by Jamie Haggo
Paint Scheme
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | White | C1 | H11 |
| B | IJA Green | C16 | H60 |
| C | Steel | C28 | |
| D | Clear Red | C47 | |
| E | Burnt Iron | C61 | |
| F | IJA Grey Green | C128 | C128 |
| G | Propeller Color | C131 | H17 |
| H | Clear Green | C138 | |
| I | Silver | C8 | |
| J | Khaki | C55 | |
| K | tire Black | C137 | |
| L | Black | C2 | |
| M | Cockpit Color (Mitsubishi) | C126 | H73 |
Circuit Design
A very simple circuit - just a micro-motor powered by a CR2032 3V coin cell battery.
Build Log
Ki-51 “Sonia” Type 99 Assault Plane 九九式襲撃機, キ51 over Burma ‘42. The workbench has been a little slow of late, but this great little 1:144 kit from @clearpropmodels has me inspired again! Found just enough space inside to hide the smallest motor I had on hand.
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- Ki-51 Sonia Clear Prop! No. CP144001 1:144
- Mitsubishi Ki-51 - wikipedia
- 九九式襲撃機 - ja.wikipedia