These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.
Description
The Ki-21 bomber, also known as the Sully during World War II, was developed by Mitsubishi designers in accordance with the requirements set by the General Aviation Directorate. The first prototype of the aircraft took off on December 18, 1936, and flight tests of prototypes took place over the next year. Serial production began in the spring of 1938. The bomber was produced by two factories, Nakajima and Mitsubishi, and the aircraft of these two different manufacturers had slight differences in the design of the nose of the fuselage.
A modification of the aircraft designated Ki-21-Ib (the second production version of the Ki-21 bomber line) was produced with the experience of air combat in the skies of China and had enhanced small arms. The main visual difference between the bombers of this modification was the tail machine gun emplacement. The aircraft took an active part in combat operations during the Sino-Japanese War and the early stages of World War II. Subsequently, they were transferred to training units, and some of them were converted into transport aircraft.
Key Features
The first ICM 1:48 scale model kit of the Ki-21 bomber
The model is created with strict adherence to the geometry of the prototype and a detailed reproduction of the outer fuselage skin
The armament includes various types of machine guns and four bombs in the bomb bay
Decals for four different marking options
Markings Available
Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’, 60th Sentai (60th Air Group), China, 1940
Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’, 60th Sentai 2rd Chutai (60th Air Group, 2nd Squadron), China, 1940
Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’, Hamamatsu Army Flying School, Japan, probably 1941
Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’, 25 Hikodan Shireibu Hikohan (25 Air Brigade HQ Flight), Japan, 1943
Model Information
Scale: 1:48
Number of Parts: 265 pieces
Length: 342 mm
Width: 471 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm
