A plastic kit of the Manshu Ki-79 A trainer in 1:48 scale from RS Models. Supplied unassembled and unpainted.
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A model of the Japanese Ki-79 trainer produced by Manshu in 1:48 scale. RS Models is one of the manufacturers focused on less common types that the large brands do not offer, and its kits have the character of short-run production: softer plastic, finely suggested surface detail and higher demands on fit than mass-produced kits. The exact contents of the package are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions.
The Ki-79 was a trainer derived from the Nakajima Ki-27 fighter. It was based on its design scheme — a cantilever low-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear and a radial engine — but was given a less powerful engine and modifications to suit the training role. It was built by a manufacturer operating in Manchuria and the machines served for advanced pilot training. The versions differed in the number of seats in the cockpit and in details of the equipment, so they can be told apart by the shape of the canopy.
With short-run kits reckon with the parts needing to be tried dry and adjusted — the sprue gates tend to be thicker and the mating surfaces should be leveled on abrasive paper laid on glass before gluing. Build the cockpit interior bearing in mind that it is clearly visible on this type; before you close the fuselage, check the position of the seats and the instrument panel. Fit the fixed landing gear only after clear coating, as it is easily damaged. Deal with the seams with a thin layer of filler and sand them only once it has fully cured. Start the painting with a primer, which on softer plastic will also reveal any remaining scratches. Training machines tended to be conspicuously colored, so a bright shade calls for an even undercoat and several thin coats.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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