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Lifelike Decals

Lifelike Decals 1/32 Ki-61 244 Sentai Part 3 Decal First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review December 2007 Manufacturer Lifelike Decals
Subject Ki-61 244 Sentai Part 3 Scale 1/32
Set Number 32005 Skill Level Basic
MSRP (USD) $16.50

First Look

Lifelike Decals from Japan turns out some colorful and nicely printed subjects. This time they've done part three of a nice series of markings for Hasegawa's magnificent 1/32 scale Ki-61 Hien (Tony) kit.

Kawasaki Ki-61 Kawasaki Ki-61Kawasaki Ki-61

This decal set provides markings for four aircraft:

  • Ki-61 Type 1 Tei, #87, 244th Sentai, Chofu AB, 1945, as flown by Capt Teruhiko Kobayashi
  • Ki-61 Type 1 Tei, #5262, 244th Sentai, Chofu AB, 1945, as flown by 2nd Lt Yujiro Itakura
  • Ki-61 Type 1 Tei, 159/160 Shinbu-tai, 244th Sentai, Ashiya AB, 1945
  • Ki-61 Type 1 Otsu, #16, 244th Sentai, Chofu AB, 1945, as flown by Capt Fumisuke Shono

The color profiles inside provide left profiles of their subjects and detailed notes regarding the history and markings of each subject.

As you can see in the decal image, this set comes complete with a full set of national markings and distinctive unit markings. If you're looking for a colorful alternative that isn't from the mainstream Superscale/Eagle Strike/Aeromaster line-up, here is a nice way to be different!

You can purchase these decals directly from Lifelike Decals. My sincere thanks to Lifelike Decals for this review sample!