Arma Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Nakajima Ki‑43 II Hayabusa Foreign Services Set (1/72) 70079
- 1/72 scale injection-moulded kit of the Nakajima Ki‑43 II “Hayabusa” (Allied codename “Oscar”)
- Includes canopy and wheel painting masks
- Three foreign service marking options: Manchukuo AF 1944, Royal Thai AF 1943, 49th FG Netherlands East Indies 1944
- Crisp recessed panel lines, excellent surface texture and precise fit
- Delicately moulded parts – drop tanks, undercarriage and canopy need care
Note: Requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be sourced separately.
Recommended Paint Colours:
- Tamiya: XF62 Olive Drab XF4 Yellow Green
- Vallejo: 71.034 Basalt Grey 71.030 Dark Green
- Mr Hobby (H): H303 Green H306 Grey
- Mr Color (C): C303 Green C306 Grey
Paint suggestions are for reference only please verify with kit instructions or historical schemes.
History:
The Nakajima Ki‑43 II, first flown in early 1942, introduced thicker wings, armour plating and self‑sealing tanks while retaining extreme manoeuvrability. Commonly known as the “Oscar” it served in Japan and several foreign air forces under export programmes. The Hayabusa excelled in early Pacific and Southeast Asian campaigns before being superseded by newer fighters in 1944 1
