Air classics brings you the drama and adventure of aviation like no other magazine around. Frank wootton published how to draw planes in 1941. A nicely detailed painting showing clearly the portside. Like the other exmania kits in the hasegawa catalog, it features fine recessed panel detail, optional parts and good overall fit. The design originated in december 1937 with a specification issued to mitsubishi for a ground attack aircraft based on the ki30 ann.
Read first hand historical accounts by the men who lived them in the belly of a b17 bomber, in the cockpit of a p51 mustang and more. Kora decals 148 mitsubishi ki51 sonia japanese bomber over china. To meet an imperial japanese army specification of december 1937 for a groundattack aircraft, which it was suggested could be a development of the ki30 light bomber, mitsubishi produced two prototypes under the designation mitsubishi ki51. Nevertheless its toughness, reliability, and maneuverability made it a fine ground attack and support plane. Dont let appearances fool you, the sonia as it was known to the allies, wa.
Mitsubishi ki51 sonia, hasegawa b5 198x scalemates. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service, careful wrapping and fast shipping. Work on the ki51 began in december 1937 at the suggestion of captain yuzo fujita. Allied nickname sonia was a light bomberdive bomber in service with the imperial japanese army during world war ii.
Dont let appearances fool you, the sonia as it was known to the allies, was well protected with armor, a comparative rarity for japanese planes. Nichimo 148 scale mitsubishi ki 51 sonia wwii japanese. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia wears green surrender crosses labuan, borneo photo eddie geary collection via geoff ford this aircraft now on display at awm. N11z, fairchild funk m62c f23b, mitsubishi ki51 allied. These photos above show the flying ki51 prototype and the smiling pilots with mr. The mitsubishi ki51 was an earlywar lowwing monoplane intended for the light bomberdive bomber role and was deployed by the imperial japanese army ija for a time in the conflict particularly during actions over china and burma. But the sonia, as it was called by the allies, was never a genuinely outstanding aircraft. My grandfather kingo inoue2nd from the right on the photo was a test pilot of mitsubishi heavy industries, and was the test pilot for the first flight of ija ki51sonia. Mitsubishi ki21 sally twinengine medium bomber aircraft. The ki 51 was classed as an assault aircraft and as such, could be used and was used as a divebomber or level bomber. On 26 july 1945, her task force was attacked by two bombers acting as kamikaze suicide weapons. It was developed from the mitsubishi ki30, a light bomber that made its maiden flight in february 1937 and entered service in 1938. The conversion of a fairchild funk f23b ag aircraft to serve as a mitsubishi ki51 allied code name sonia world war ii imperial japanese army light bomber ground attack replica was first suggested by malcom laing, museum director of the texas air museum in slaton, texas. This debut 64page eagle eye title marks the start of a brandnew series that will maintain an unerring focus on lesser known japanese types or those that have thus far received scant coverage.
Wingsy mitsubishi ki51 sonia one of just a few japanese aircraft to see service throughout world war ii, mitsubishis ki51 looks vaguely like a frail, skinnier val dive bomber. Initially deployed against chinese forces, it proved to be too slow to hold up against the fighter aircraft of the other allied powers. Aug 25, 2014 the mitsubishi ki 51 army designation type 99 assault plane. N11z is the second replica converted, and is actually a conversion. In this case, the subjects largely decided themselves, having been briefly covered in on closer inspection articles in issues of arawasi international that are now out of print. John kelly rare book from famed hawaiiana artists personal library. This kit was soon reboxed by hasegawa and has been available on and off over the years up to the present. Mitsubishi lent its considerable development and production talents to more than just zeroes during world war 2. Full technical details are provided for a wide selection of historic aircraft and their fascinating colour schemes are illustrated in specially commissioned profiles. Sally gwen was a japanese heavy bomber during world war ii. Media in category mitsubishi ki51 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. The mitsubishi ki51 army designation type 99 assault plane. How to draw aircraft like a pro looking for a primer on aviation art.
Hasegawas ki51 was originally produced by the nowdefunct mania brand. The ki71 was developed in 1941 by engineers from the manchurian aeroplane manufacturing company working at tachikawa. Shown images are of much lower quality, due to resizing. Mitsubishi was pretty consistent in painting the crew areas of their aircraft in a deadmat greencolor over the top of the standard japanese aircraft industry glossy translucent bluegreen anticorrosion finish. To meet an imperial japanese army specification of december 1937 for a groundattack aircraft, which it was suggested could be a development of the ki 30 light bomber, mitsubishi produced two prototypes under the designation mitsubishi ki 51. Though somewhat slow, it was unusually well protected for a japanese design, was easily maintained, and was wellliked by its crews. Nov 23, 2019 i received my copy of the new wingsy 148 ki 51 this week, bought directly from the ukraine.
This mitsubishi ki 51 sonia was surrendered at labuan in borneo in 1945 to no. Jun 16, 2016 i just finished my mitsubishi ki 51 sonia from the 10th dokuritsu hikodan shireibu, borneo, greater sunda islands, march 1945. Impression of a ki51 sonia kamikaze on the hull of countyclass heavy cruiser hms sussex. One of just a few japanese aircraft to see service throughout world war ii, mitsubishis ki51 looks vaguely like a frail, skinnier val dive bomber. Kariya masai from kugisyoujapan aero technology laboratory at the leftend, just.
The mitsubishi ki51 soniapage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this aircraft. The mitsubishi ki 51 army designation type 99 assault plane. To meet an imperial japanese army specification of december 1937 for a groundattack aircraft, which it was suggested could be a development of the ki 30 light bomber, mitsubishi produced two prototypes under the designation mitsubishi ki51. The mitsubishi ki51 soniapage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling. The japanese antisubmarine aircraft of world war ii are not well documented and this book is the first in the english language. First edition book a thirst for justice jasnowski world war ii. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia ground attack reconnaissance. The decals are designed for the 148 scale nichimo kit. Jan 21, 2020 one of just a few japanese aircraft to see service throughout world war ii, mitsubishis ki51 looks vaguely like a frail, skinnier val dive bomber. There are also more weapons options included with this version of the type. Len, theres not a lot of color information available on the ki51. Japanese antisubmarine aircraft in the pacific war.
The mitsubishi ki71 edna was an armed reconnaissance aircraft developed from the successful ki51 sonia ground attack aircraft that reached no further than the prototype stage. Mar 07, 2001 the ki 51 was classed as an assault aircraft and as such, could be used and was used as a divebomber or level bomber. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia ground attack reconnaissance aircraft. Oct 03, 2006 the conversion of a fairchild funk f23b ag aircraft to serve as a mitsubishi ki 51 allied code name sonia world war ii imperial japanese army light bomber ground attack replica was first suggested by malcom laing, museum director of the texas air museum in slaton, texas. Hasegawas ki 51 was originally produced by the nowdefunct mania brand. Search for mitsubishi ki 51 sonia and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and books related to this topic. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia among the flying aircraft at the texas air museum are several replicas of the mitsubishi ki51. The kit includes instructions, parts, and sticker decals. The sheet has been released to coincide with the janmar 2008 issue of the arawasi magazine which contains an excellent article on the sonia. Mitsubishi ki 51 sonia at warbirds resource group mitsubishi ki 51 sonia at pilotfriend.
The first sonia to appear in injection modeled plastic was issued in 1975 by mania of japan. Flown by the japanese army air force in wwii, the type 99 assault plane was codenamed sonia by the allies. Wingsy mitsubishi ki51 sonia one of just a few japanese aircraft to see service throughout world war ii, mitsubishi s ki51 looks vaguely like a frail, skinnier val dive bomber. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia attacker, reconnaissance plane. The mitsubishi ki 51 was an earlywar lowwing monoplane intended for the light bomberdive bomber role and was deployed by the imperial japanese army ija for a time in the conflict particularly during actions over china and burma. Though it was never a genuinely outstanding aircraft, the mitsubishi ki 51 served the imperial japanese army air force from the china campaign to the end of the pacific war, on all fronts and in all theaters. It began operations during the second sinojapanese war participating in the nomonhan incident, and in the first stages of the pacific war, including the malayan, burmese, dutch east indies and new guinea. The mitsubishi ki51 was an earlywar lowwing monoplane intended for the light bomberdive bomber role and was deployed by the imperial. The mitsubishi ki51 sonia was a very successful japanese ground attack aircraft that remained in service throughout the second world war. The mitsubishi ki21 codenamed sally by the allies was a successful medium bomber in service with the japanese air force since 1939, seeing combat action up until 1945 despite the fact that the aircraft was already outclassed by the crop of american and english airplanes in the theater. It is a nice kit, which belies its age with decent detail for a 70s kit and nicely recessed panel lines.
Andre have sent some scans to you from the mechanism of military aircraft series book which covers the ki51. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia by miro herold i just finished my mitsubishi ki51 sonia from the 10th dokuritsu hikodan shireibu, borneo, greater sunda islands, march 1945. How to draw aircraft like a pro fills a huge gap in the literature of art instruction by comprehensively addressing aviation fine art. Wingsy kits 148 mitsubishi ki51 sonia ija type 99 assault. Mitsubishi ki51 type 99 sonia november 5, 2015 pe matt aircraft, axis aircraft, ijaaf 0 in december 1937 the japanese army requested that mitsubishi work on a development of their ki30 light bomber, with an emphasis on creating a new light bomber that could operate from advanced airfields very close to the fighting front. Though it was never a genuinely outstanding aircraft, the mitsubishi ki51 served the imperial japanese army air force from the china campaign to the end of the pacific war, on all fronts and in all theaters. The mitsubishi ki 51 sonia was a very successful japanese ground attack aircraft that remained in service throughout the second world war. This decal sheet by arawasi decals is a fine quality decal sheet depicting three ki51 sonia aircraft of the imperial japanese air force. Japanese antisubmarine aircraft in the pacific war ishiguro, ryusuke, tadeusz januszewski, szeremeta, zygmunt on. The type was responsible for sinking the submarine bullhead very late in the war. The mitsubishi ki71 edna was an armed reconnaissance aircraft developed from the successful ki51 sonia ground attack aircraft that reached no further than the prototype stage the ki71 was developed in 1941 by engineers from the manchurian aeroplane manufacturing company working at tachikawa. Search for mitsubishi ki51 sonia and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and books related to this topic. Mitsubishi mitsubishi ki51 sonia mitsubishi ki51 sonia download image. For details i used several resin parts from kora models and rising decals.
The ki 51 was vulnerable however to allied aircraft. Ki84 hayate wallpaper by thierry dekker artwork, no scale ww2 aircraft fighter aircraft military aircraft fighter jets aviation art luftwaffe airplane design aircraft painting ww2 planes. Clear prop models 172 mitsubishi ki51 sonia advanced kit. Ki84 hayate wallpaper by thierry dekker artwork, no scale ww2 aircraft fighter aircraft military aircraft fighter jets aviation art luftwaffe airplane design aircraft painting ww2 planes krzysztof wagner krzychu74 plany samolotow. Between 1940 and july 1945, a total of 2,385 mitsubishi ki 51s came off of the production line. This mitsubishi ki51 sonia was surrendered at labuan in borneo in 1945 to no. This site deals with various technical aspects of imperial japanese aviation, primarily the aircraft.
She was used as a reconnaissance aircraft and also antishipping. This site and files are only to help people who lost instructions. Allied nickname sonia was a light bomberdive bomber in service with the. Please notify me when arawasi eagle eye series, no. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia aircraft, imperial japanese navy. This decal sheet by arawasi decals is a fine quality decal sheet depicting three ki 51 sonia aircraft of the imperial japanese air force. It was developed from the mitsubishi ki 30, a light bomber that made its maiden flight in february 1937 and entered service in 1938. Instruction, box cover, logos and brandmarks are proprety of hasegawa. Mitsubishi ki51 sonia, nichimo s4818 1975 scalemates. Between 1940 and july 1945, a total of 2,385 mitsubishi ki51s came off of the production line. This is the second release of their sonia, main difference being that you can model the landing gear with either the full spats, or with the spats removed. I just finished my mitsubishi ki51 sonia from the 10th dokuritsu hikodan shireibu, borneo, greater sunda islands, march 1945.
Mitsubishi ki51 sonia type 99 hasegawa kit instruction. The sonia reported as a val, as often happened, is said to have hit the water before hitting the hull, probably losing its bomb in the process. I received my copy of the new wingsy 148 ki51 this week, bought directly from the ukraine. Media in category mitsubishi ki 51 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total.
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