Nakajima Ki43-II Hayabusa (Oscar) 'Manchoukuo Air Corps'
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:41 pm
This is build #2 of 3 I've been putzing around with. The kit gives me 3 choices to build as; the first two are aircrafts manufactured of Tachikawa of 2 different serial numbers. Boring, I know. Even though all 3 are painted up the same color, I chose the aircraft the saw action with the Manchoukuo Air Corps that was sent to Burma.
The kit and history...
The completed build...
Underside...
Comparison vs the P-40 ...
This kit was a joy to build. Zero fit issues. Simple steps, nothing complicated during the builds.
How I achieved the silver.
First started with a black base followed with a coat of silver.
Next, the shot a mist coat of Tamiya Titanium Silver. And finally top it with Testors Non Buffing Aluminum Metalizer.
Inner flaps, gear doors and wheel wells I used Model Master Interior Metallic Blue, which is close to Aotaki Interior Blue.
I ordered Mr. Color 58 Orange Yellow, which is a better match than IJN Deep Yellow.
The cowl color I used Mission Model Q1 Anti glare Blue Black WW2 Cowl color. (I highly recommend this for all your WW2 Japanese aircrafts)
The kit and history...
The completed build...
Underside...
Comparison vs the P-40 ...
This kit was a joy to build. Zero fit issues. Simple steps, nothing complicated during the builds.
How I achieved the silver.
First started with a black base followed with a coat of silver.
Next, the shot a mist coat of Tamiya Titanium Silver. And finally top it with Testors Non Buffing Aluminum Metalizer.
Inner flaps, gear doors and wheel wells I used Model Master Interior Metallic Blue, which is close to Aotaki Interior Blue.
I ordered Mr. Color 58 Orange Yellow, which is a better match than IJN Deep Yellow.
The cowl color I used Mission Model Q1 Anti glare Blue Black WW2 Cowl color. (I highly recommend this for all your WW2 Japanese aircrafts)
