Mitsubishi Ki-46iii

[zenrat]

Mitsubishi Ki-46iii.  zenrat industries fast courier.

Mitsubishi Ki-46iii 1 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

zenrat industrie's immediate post war fleet mainly consisted of demilitarised war surplus aircraft.  Single engined fighters were generally used for fast courier work but for bulkier packages or for a single urgent passenger a Ki-46iii, named Yasmeenah, was used.

Mitsubishi Ki-46iii 3 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Ki-46iii 8 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

Part of the zi fleet photographed at the annual company picnic and open day sometime in the late 40's.  Note that while the colours match, the scheme's do not.
Dadswell Bridge background (1) by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

The Model.
Arii (ex LS) Mitsubishi Ki-46iii built OOB.
Painted with Vallejo acrylics.  Home made decals.
It's a nice kit.  Good fit, engraved panel lines, OK interior detail.  You get the full set of clear parts for all the versions of the 46 that Ari produce but not al the fuselage parts.
Mitsubishi Ki-46iii 9 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

[Librarian]

GORGEOUS!!! . Kick the kids out, convert the loft...big badabum display

[NARSES2]

I take my hat well and truely off to you sir. Absolutely fantastic 

[TomZ]

That looks absolutely beautiful.

TomZ

[Dizzyfugu]

Very pretty. The colors suit the Ki-46 well! 

[DogfighterZen]

As always, excellent work with the paint job, another stunner!

[Tophe]

That looks absolutely beautiful.

I have the same feeling...

[zenrat]

Thanks folks.

[Glenn Gilbertson]

That looks magnificent!

[zenrat]

Thanks Glenn.

[Old Wombat]

Sa'wee-eet, ma-ate!

[TheChronicOne]

Yay!! It turned out so good!! I love the colors and the squadron there is glorious..    Love them Blue Hues. 

[zenrat]

 

[Rheged]

Another lovely little aeroplane, which fits perfectly into Zenrat Industries imaginative and well presented fleet.   The Z.I. aerospace division have a great deal of excellent work of which to be proud!

[b29r]

Nice build, very smooth, and fits into the Z.I. fleet quite nicely.  Is the armament still carried for expedited landing clearance?