Hasegawa 07561 - 1:48 Kawasaki Ki45 Kai Tei Toryu Nick 4th Flight Regiment Kaiten Seikutai

Plastic model kit of the Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryu “Nick” in 1:48 scale

Hasegawa 07561 represents the Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryu in the markings of the 4th Flight Regiment Kaiten Seikutai. The kit recreates the appearance of the twin-engine heavy fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II for escort duties, bomber interception, and night combat missions.

• Plastic model kit in 1:48 scale
• Features the Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryu “Nick”
• 4th Flight Regiment Kaiten Seikutai markings
• Detailed cockpit and engines
• Twin-engine heavy fighter configuration
• Onboard weapons and airframe details included
• Unit markings decals included
• Assembly instructions included
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 24 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 31 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model requires assembly and painting.

Model assembly

The kit contains plastic parts that require cutting, assembly, and painting. The finished model recreates the Japanese heavy fighter with realistically detailed cockpit features, engines, and weapon systems.

Essential tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper for part cleanup
• Paint brushes
• Plastic model glue
• Model paints
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: 11.00 m → model: approx. 24 cm
• Wingspan: 14.55 m → model: approx. 31 cm
• Powerplant: 2 × Nakajima Ha-102 radial engines
• Maximum speed: approx. 540 km/h
• Aircraft type: heavy fighter

About the Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu:

The Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu was a twin-engine heavy fighter developed for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in the late 1930s. Originally designed as a long-range escort fighter, it was later adapted for night fighting and interception missions against Allied heavy bombers such as the B-29. Kai Tei variants were equipped with powerful armament including large-caliber cannons intended for bomber destruction. The aircraft received the Allied reporting name “Nick.” Kaiten Seikutai units were among Japan’s special homeland air defense formations during the final phase of the war.

About Hasegawa

Hasegawa is a renowned Japanese plastic model manufacturer known for its high-quality aircraft, automotive, motorcycle, and collectible kits. The company is especially respected for its accurate military and civilian aircraft models in the most popular modeling scales.