Aires 4714 Ki-61 Id engine set 1/48 TAMIYA – upgrade engine set for 1:48 scale Ki-61 model

The Aires 4714 Ki-61 Id engine set 1/48 TAMIYA is a unique detail enhancement set, designed specifically for the Kawasaki Ki-61 Id Hien fighter model produced by the Japanese manufacturer TAMIYA in 1/48 scale. This product is dedicated to modelers who wish to bring greater realism and historical authenticity to their World War II aircraft models.

Historical information:

The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (“Swallow”) was one of the most advanced Japanese fighter aircraft of World War II. The aircraft was designed in 1941–1942 and stood out by the use of a liquid-cooled inline engine – the Kawasaki Ha-40, which was based on the German Daimler-Benz DB 601 under license. The Ki-61 Id took part in combat over the Pacific, New Guinea, the Philippines, and in the defense of the Japanese homeland from 1943 to 1945. It was used by the Imperial Japanese Army primarily as an escort fighter and interceptor against B-29 bombers.

• Scale: 1/48
• Operating country: Japan
• Historical period: World War II (1943–1945)
• Category: Upgrade set, resin accessories for plastic models
• Material: High-quality resin
• Set includes: A complete, highly detailed Ki-61 engine, additional components – wires, engine bay parts, panel covers; some details are made of photo-etched metal for the highest level of realism

Why choose this product?

The engine offered by Aires is significantly more detailed than the factory one provided in the TAMIYA kit – it features precise details that accurately reproduce even the smallest components of the Ki-61 powerplant. This is an excellent choice for advanced modelers wishing to build an open version with an exposed engine or to depict service work in a diorama. Aires 4714 is also the ideal choice for history enthusiasts and diorama builders focused on Japanese aviation of World War II.

Recommended assembly difficulty: 4/5 – the product is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers, due to the need for very precise assembly and possible adjustments of the parts.