As promised, we are gradually showing the contents of the box of our latest model kit, the legendary Japanese Ki-43 II Hayabusa fighter in 1/72 scale.
Today – decals and masks. In the box you will find three very interesting and varied camouflages, green from the jungles of New Guinea, natural metal with white home island defence bands and an unusual for Japanese AF winter camouflage from the Kuril Islands. Paiting of your model with cool finish with abundant markings is facilitated by a large decal sheet covering not only basic national and individual markings, but also stencils, stripes, bands etc. The masks for painting the canopy and wheels are an added convenience!
The decals
The highest quality decals were printed by the Polish, renowned company Techmod. The colours are uniform (no pixels), the film is thin and even the finest details are very sharp and readable.
The generic markings on the decals and the cockpit details (including the instrument panel) are doubled, bearing in mind the so-called overtrees, i.e. the extra sprues available at the promotional pre-order. If you take this option, there are enough decals for two complete models.
What is most important on the Japanese plane, the rising suns – Hinomaru – are beautifully printed in strong, uniform red, without any pixels.
The individual aircraft markings are not only emblems and numbers, but also various stripes and bands, which we have included in the decals so that the modeller has the choice of painting them themselves or using decals.
And if you don’t feel up to painting the yellow IFF quick recognition markings used by the Japanese on the leading edges of the wings yourself, you’ll find these elements in the decals too! They are precisely tailored to the complex shape of the wings in this area.
The masks
Self-adhesive masks made from the highest quality yellow Japanese ‘kabuki’ paper will facilitate precise painting of the canopy and wheels. You will also find the pilot’s seatbelts on the mask sheet.
Check also:
- Buy 1/72 Ki-43 Hayabusa kit online at Armahobby.com!
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