Ki-61 and Ki-100 Aces

[Skyraider3D]

Earlier this year I completed the illustrations for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces #114 on Ki-61 and Ki-100 Aces, written by Nicholas Millman of http://www.aviationofjapan.com. Since the book has meanwhile been published, I'd like to show you a few samples.

Research by Nick and myself.

All images © Osprey Publishing.

Ki-61-I Otsu of the 78th Sentai:


Ki-61-I Tei of the 244th Sentai


Detail of the score board:


This graphic gives you an idea of the amount of research that goes into each profile:


Ki-61-I Hei of the 56th Sentai:


Colourful Ki-100-I Otsu of Akeno's 111th Sentai:


Ki-100-I Otsu of the 5th Sentai:


A close-up of the tail unit and "Nine-headed Dragon" inscription:


A Ki-100-I Ko of the 59th Sentai with P-51 victory marking under the cockpit and 3rd Chutai markings on both vertical and horizontal tail planes:


Sample line drawing of a Ki-100-I Otsu:


For those who are on Facebook, I have an artwork page at https://www.facebook.com/AviationArt.Aero and a group dedicated to the Ki-61/100 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ki61Tony/

Many thanks for looking!

Ronnie Olsthoorn


PS. For some years I've been eagerly awaiting news on Jerry Yagen's Ki-61 rebuild. Does anyone know what's happening with that right now?

[Dan K]

Very good stuff, Ronnie...and many thanks for sharing!

And for those who like book previews:

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qBa ... &q&f=false

[Richard W.]

Gorgeous plates, man.

Thank you for posting them.

[Skyraider3D]

Thank you very much Richard and Dan!
The book has been well-received too.

[FelipeBelalcazar]

excellent work as always Ronnie!