SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu
  • SWS 1/32 scale Ki-45 Toryu

Product Spec

SCALE
1/32 Scale
MODEL
Plastic Model Kit
(including 2-color molded parts, clear and grey)
*Choose between assembling the Ki-45 Kai Tei (late production type) or the Ki-45 Kai Hei, Tei (Tai-Atari Special Attack Aircraft)
PARTS
Total Parts: 560
Decals
1 Sheet
Release
December 22, 2018
Price
14300 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 13000 JPY


THE 1ST RELEASE IN THE SWS TORYU SERIES!!
3 IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT THE 1/32 TORYU KI-45:

1. FIRST IS THE TEI VERSION!
The first kit provides the opportunity to replicate the "Tei" & "Hei/Tei Tai-Atari" aircraft! Japanese-aircraft fans can enjoy choosing the equipment & recreating the airplane!

2. ABOVE ALL, THIS FORM!!
The shape of the aircraft, outlined in beautiful curves, is faithfully reproduced!! The nose, canopy area, and twisted-like surface of the fuselage, is a true masterpiece!

3. BASED OFF OF THOROUGH RESEARCH AT THE SMITHSONIAN OF THE SOLE REMAINING ACTUAL AIRPLANE!!
Through assembly, you can study the method of suspension of the upward-aimed Ho-5 cannon and the mechanism behind its ammunition supply and discharge!

  • Two Pilots, Together as One
    Within the cockpit of the tragically misfortunate two-seat fighter "Toryu"
    The pilot seats in the Toryu had to be placed far apart due the placement of the internal fuel tank and the necessity for loading operation of the machine cannon on underside fuselage. It is thought that this separation caused difficulty in communication between the pilots. The tasks of operating the various armaments were divided between the two. The front pilot controlled the armaments mounted on the nose and fuselage underside as well as the upward-facing cannons. The rear pilot controlled the rear machine gun.
    This kit allows the replication of the "Tai-Atari" (full-body ramming) version, with the rear seat armaments removed and rear pilot seat covered. However, it is said that some Tai-Atari attacks were actually carried out with two pilots. Perhaps this is because they had always battled together as a pair, facing life and death "together as one." We hope that you will think deeply about this as you assemble the kit.
  • Replicated Down to the Finest Details
    Take note of the "Ha-102" twin engines and their cooling mechanisms
    This SWS kit includes a detailed replication of the Mitsubishi Ha102 air-cooled 14-cylinder two-row radial aircraft engines and their elaborate nacelle internal structure. Known as "Zuisei" ("Holy Star"), Ha102 was used in many Navy aircraft. The double intake on the nacelle undersides, the opening in the nacelle side which is thought to have been part of the cooling mechanism, the thrust-type single exhaust pipe engine which was used starting from the Tei version—all the finest details included. From deducing the airflow from the internal engineering of the nacelles, the cooling mechanism was extrapolated. The three-blade hydraulic constant-speed metal propellers manufactured by Sumitomo/Hamilton were 2.95 meters in diameter. There propellers give one an unexpectedly delicate impression. Note how at the central tips there are points to engage with the engine starter truck. If you close your eyes, you can clearly envision that starter truck revving up the engines. That is the true pleasure of SWS kits.
  • Rising to the Heavens, Slaying the Dragons
    Complete replication of the wide variety of weapons equipped to the Dragon Slayer "Toryu"
    With a wide variety of weapons equipped at the nose, lower fuselage, rear seat, upper fuselage and more, the kit includes details such as the mounting method, reloading, and ejection. Learning as you build is one of the greatest values of an SWS kit. The Toryu earned its name as the "Drayon Slayer" with its Ho-203 cannon mounted to the nose, its most distinctive armament and one of the leading stars of intercepting B-29s. The Zoukei-Mura team fully utilized the few remaining documents about the cannon in order to faithfully replicate the unique mounting method connecting to the fuselage bulkheads and cockpit floor. The mounting method, reloading, and ejection of the Ho-5 upward-firing cannon is based on the information collected by the Zoukei-Mura team in their thorough research of the sole remaining actual aircraft at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This kit replicates the late version of the Tei type or the Hei/Tei Tai-Atari version. As a result, the Ho-3 cannon on the fuselage underside and the Type 98 rear machine gun are omitted. We hope that you will gain a full appreciation for the differences between the versions as you build the kit.
  • In Order to Return Home Alive, to Once Again Land on Ground
    Get a close look at the mysterious and complex structure of the landing gear
    The Toryu is engineered in a truly Japanese-style construction, with many bulkheads and crossbeams. The wings utilize an uncommon truss shape, with the center, left, and right wings separated into three parts. Longerons in each of the four corners intersecting the fuselage were designed to strengthen the entire aircraft. It seems that the actual aircraft was built starting with the fuselage and the central wing part, and then the outer wings were attached to either side. However, for the SWS kit, the wings are assembled as one part to facilitate the building process. Also, be sure to note the unique framing methods used for the area around the main landing gear. The wheel struts featured a hydraulic system for retracting the wheels directly backwards into the nacelles. When retracted, the struts' axis of rotation was not aligned with the dihedral angle, but parallel with the ground. At first glance the parts around these landing gears appear mysterious and complex, but the true value of SWS kits is in the details that have been designed with serious consideration to the angles and strength of every part. Please enjoy every detail that we have included in this kit.

 

Check Out These Highlights of the SWS 1/32 Toryu Ki-45 Kai Tei Long Nose Late Version!
1 The Toryu was a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed and developed by Kawasaki Aircraft Industries for the Imperial Japanese Army. The Ki-45 proved to be particularly capable of intercepting large aircraft, playing a major role in the defense of the mainland up until the very end of the war. With this kit, you can replicate the Tei version from those final days of the war or the Hei/Tei Tai-Atari Special Attack version.
2 While its external appearance may seem simple at first glance, every part of the airframe is actually engineered in a highly complex and interconnected fashion. In particular, the nose, canopy area, upper and lower fuselage and the curving construction of the front and rear fuselage is very impressive. The SWS kit faithfully replicates each and every one those qualities.
3 There was a wide range of weapons equipped to the Toryu, and the use of large automatic cannons was prioritized. The Toryu had four versions; the Ko, Otsu, Hei, and Tei. In accordance with the SWS concept, the various framing methods for each weapon are replicated in fine detail. As an expression of our respectful condolences, we also made the "Tai-Atari" (full-body ramming) Special Attack Aircraft an option for replication.
Ki-45 Kai Tei (Late Production)

■With this kit, you can choose to assembly either the Ki-45 Kai Tei (Late Production) version or the Ki-45 Kai Hei/Tei (Tai-Atari Special Attack Aircraft) version.


1/32 Toryu EXTRA PARTS

SWS13-F05
Toryu Pilot Boarding Set

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Pilot Figure × 1
    Mechanic × 1
  • Price: 3300 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 3000 JPY

SWS13-F04
Toryu Takeoff Preparation Set

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Pilot Figure × 1
    Mechanic × 2
  • Price: 4950 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 4500 JPY

SWS13-F03
Toryu Flight Assistance set

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Pilot Figure × 1
    Mechanic × 1
  • Price: 3300 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 3000 JPY

SWS13-F02
Toryu Pilot Figures Set

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Front Seat Pilot Figure × 1
    Rear Seat Pilot Figure × 1
  • Price: 3740 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 3400 JPY

SWS13-F01
Toryu Forward Facing Pilot Figure

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Pilot Figure × 1
  • Price: 1980 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 1800 JPY

SWS13-M04
Toryu Interior Set

  • Type: Photo-Etched Parts
  • Included Items:
    Instrument Panel
    Seat Belts, etc
  • Price: 2200 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 2000 JPY

SWS13-M03
Toryu Turned Metal Machine Gun and Pitot Tube Set

  • Type: Turned Metal Parts
  • Included Items:
    Pitot Tube
    Ho-203 37mm Cannon
    Ho-5 20mm Cannon
    Ho-3 20mm Cannon
    Ho-103 12.7mm Cannon
    Type98 Machine Gun
  • Price: 4400 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 4000 JPY

SWS13-M02
Toryu Weighted Tires

  • Type: Resin Parts
  • Included Items:
    Main Tire × 2
    Rear Tire × 1
  • Price: 1540 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 1400 JPY

SWS13-M01
Toryu Metal Struts

  • Type: Brass Parts
  • Included Items:
    Main Struts × 2
    Rear Strut × 1
  • Price: 3520 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 3200 JPY

SWS13-C01
Toryu Color Set

  • Type: Vallejo Colors × 8 colors
  • Included Items:
    71013(MA013)Yellow Olive
    71040(MA040)Burnt Umber
    71043(MA043)Olive Drab
    71045(MA045)Cement Grey
    71057(MA057)Black
    71063(MA063)Silver
    70911(MC022)Light Orange
    70880(MC113)Khaki Grey
    71199 Airbrush Cleaner
  • Price: 3080 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 2800 JPY

Zoukei-mura CONCEPT NOTE

Zoukei-mura CONCEPT NOTE
SWS No.Ⅹ Ki-45Kai Toryu

  • 64 Pages, All Color
  • Language: Japanese & English
  • Price: 1100 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 1000 JPY

 

SWOP Diorama Base

SWOP Diorama Base 12
Matsudo Base

  • Type: Fully painted product / Resin casting product
  • Included Items: Diorama Base ×1
  • Price: 2200 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 2000 JPY

*Aircraft and wooden base are sold separately

SWOP Diorama Base 11
Ozuki Base

  • Type: Fully painted product / Resin casting product
  • Included Items: Diorama Base ×1
  • Price: 2200 JPY (tax included)Base price (before tax/fees): 2000 JPY

*Aircraft and wooden base are sold separately

 

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