TOMY KI 84

[harv]

While I'm waiting on a new pit for the 190, I dug this out. Been thinking about it for some time. I love this kit because of the skin detail on it. The best I've ever seen and its 50+ years old ! It comes with a motor for the prop which means a battery box under the pit. The pit itself sucks big time. Way too shallow  and no detail. I plan on using an Aires pit that I have. So some cutting will be required.  Also need to source wheels for it. Maybe an engine too, but that's down the road. I plan on starting after the 190 is done. I did a review of this kit on TOS years ago. So, a couple of pics. Cheers....harv

[Jeff]

I will sit in on this one Harv, if it's ok.....

[harv]

The more the merrier. Glad you'll be around. Eont be anything done as far as posting goes, not for awhile......harv

[krow113]

noice!

I have this and concur with your assessment of the detail , I thought it might be crap but one look at the parts and its a keeper.

 

[RockieYarwood]

It's in my stash too. Looking forward to see you bring the old girl to life!

[Bill_S]

Looking forward to this one, Harv. I have a trashed kit; if you need any parts, let me know!

[Bomber_County]

........................not a lot else to do until you start..............

[DocRob]

You'll need more panel liner, than a thirsty sailor could drink for al these surface details. This will look great, with a decently weathered Japanese green paintjob over bare metal, bring it on.

Cheers Rob

[harv]

That's the plan Rob !......harv

[harv]

Initial fit is good. Wing root, not too bad considering the whole wing assembly is supposed to be removable for batteries. There is a bit of hard flash to be cleaned up and some gaps on underside. Also a hole to plug where the switch was supposed to go. That's all for now. Cheers.....harv

[GusMac]

Detail does look good and remarkably crisp given it's age. Plastic does look quite hard.

[GazzaS]

Count me interested, Harv!

[Jackster]

Very nice choice Harv!

Cheers

Kev

[Spitfire]

The detail on that kit looks great, I have never seen one "in the flesh" before and I am impressed, should be an interesting build.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[harv]

Thanks Dennis......harv

[harv]

After receiving this great gift from Bill, he sent me his Doyusha ( Tony) Frank. Wierd seeing it in grey ! After removing all his ribbing he scratched in, a quick test fit and I'm encouraged by it so far. Lots more work to get it right.......harv

 

[KevinM]

Harv who does the resin? I think I have this kit in a different manufacturer in the stash?This could and should turn into real looker when done.

[harv]

Hi Kevin. The pit is made by Aires. It's for the Hasegawa kit. I have 2. Bill just sent me his. Mine is made by Tomy and Bill's is a Doyusha. They are the same kit. Different color of plastic. Iet me know what kit you have. If you have trouble finding the resin pit, let me know. I have an extra....harv

[harv]

By got, I think it will work !....harv

[BlrwestSiR]

Just catching up on this. Missed this from when you first posted it. 

I think a bunch of the smaller Japanese model companies shared moulds back and forth. Also some were bought out by other brands as a few have closed. 

Carl

[harv]

I think your right Carl. But there is a huge difference in the two where the sills are. I'm stoked about this step....harv

[harv]

Decided to past some time with the Frank. Started by getting rid of the battery box supports and kit cockpit floor......harv

 

[harv]

What is the right Tamiya color for the green outside color scheme....harv

[Wumm]

Harv,

IJA dark green is close to FS 34082, the closest Tamiya to this is XF-61.

S

[GusMac]

Still can't get over the colour of that plastic! Any other shade of green has to be an improvement Harv...