Hasegawa 02452 1/72 Mitsubishi Ki51 Type 99 Assault Recon with Starter Truck  [HA-02452]

Hasegawa 1/72 Mitsubishi Ki51 Type 99: A Close Study of a WWII Workhorse

The Hasegawa 1/72 scale Mitsubishi Ki51 Type 99 model captures the Sonia's role in mid war operations and gives hobbyists a chance to recreate a period support scene. The kit ships with the aircraft parts plus a starter truck to reflect how the type was serviced on the ground.

Role and Historical Background

The Mitsubishi Ki51 served in both attack and tactical reconnaissance roles during World War II, valued for its straightforward construction and operational flexibility. Including the starter truck helps illustrate how ground crews prepared the aircraft for missions.

Build Notes and Modelling Tips

This Hasegawa kit offers finely moulded components that reward careful assembly and painting. Expect small, detailed parts around the prop and undercarriage that benefit from patient fitting and accurate paint work to bring out the scale detail.

Finished Model Presentation

Once complete, the Ki51 and its starter truck make a compact but striking display piece. The pairing works well in small dioramas or as part of a larger WWII aircraft grouping focused on Japanese aircraft and ground support equipment.