Arma Hobby – 70078 – Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa

Description:

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a Japanese WWII Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa fighter aircraft, a land based fighter aircraft Allied reporting name Oscar, introduced in 1939 and produced in almost 6000 units till 1945. Ki-43 II variant had different sub-variants, but since brand has not shown sprues yet is hard to tell what options the kit cover, but by previous Arma Hobby works, the series will probably end covering all Ki-43 II sub-variants, with different exhausts, oil ring coolers and other changes happened during the production of the Ki-43 II. The main differences in design of the Ki-43 II compared to earlier model were the introduction of the Ha-115 engine with two stage supercharger, shorter and stronger wings, self-sealing fuel tanks, improved armor and canopy and a new propeller blade, while the sub-variants worked on the cooler systems, exhaust pipes and the ability to increase the payload and ground attack capabilities.

New series started in 2024, new tool.

Kit also include a 3D digital file with parts for:

• exhaust pipes – two types
• former with pilot’s seat and seatbelts
• gun barrels
• oil cooler
• fuel coole

Kit include also adhesive paint mask and decal sheet with 3 Japanese markings:

• Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa, 59th Hiko-Sentai, 3rd Hutai, New Guinea 1943-44
• Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa, 54th Hiko-Sentai, 2nd Hutai, Pilot: Capt Hisashi Koshiishi, Paramushir, Kuriles 1944
• Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa, Hiko Dai 71 Sentai training aircraft, Hofu Airfield, Japan, late 1944

* In the pre-order option at their own store Arma Hobby is offering several options including already 3D printed parts. The kit include a free digital file for self-print at home through a link included in the instructions sheet.