Clear Prop! CP72011 Ki-51 Sonia ADVANCED KIT 1/72 – Plastic model kit

We offer a high-quality assembly kit, Clear Prop! CP72011 Ki-51 Sonia ADVANCED KIT in 1/72 scale, designed for the most demanding modelers. The model represents the assault aircraft Kawasaki Ki-51 "Sonia", one of the primary close support types of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

Historical Background:

The Ki-51 is a two-seat assault aircraft, used mainly by Japan from 1939 to 1945. This design was widely employed during the campaigns in China, Burma, New Guinea, and other Southeast Asian fronts. Its versatility allowed it to serve both as a reconnaissance aircraft and a light bomber, attacking ground targets, convoys, and Allied troops.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operator country: Japan
• Service period: World War II
• Notable use: e.g. 27th Hikosentai – Burma 1942, 6th Hikosentai – southern China 1942, 28th Hikosentai – Manchuria 1940–1941, missions over Japan 1942

Technical Information of the Model

• Material: high-quality plastic
• The kit includes: 6 sprues (including 1 clear), photo-etched PE parts, masks, printed instrument film, and detailed decals with 8 painting options
• Advanced color instruction manual to facilitate assembly
• The box serves as an organizer during work
• Product category: Advanced plastic model kit

Who is it recommended for?

The Clear Prop! Ki-51 Sonia ADVANCED KIT 1/72 is an ideal choice for experienced modelers looking for a challenge and historical detail accuracy. The set is richly equipped with photo-etched elements and clear parts, allowing precise reproduction of even the smallest details. Excellent decals and a wide range of painting options make it possible to build the model as seen in various theaters of war.

We rate the assembly difficulty as level 4/5 – the model is best suited for advanced modeling enthusiasts who wish to create an authentic replica of a historical warplane.

This is an indispensable set for expanding a World War II aircraft collection and a must-have for fans of Japanese aviation.