Tamiya 1:48 Nakajima Ki-84-Ia Hayate Frank

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Japanese assault aircraft in 1:48 scale.

The best Japanese fighter aircraft was Ki-84 Hayate. Designed for heavy fighting in the Pacific, its main role was to dominate against American aviation and gain a full advantage in the air. It was directed to production only in April 1944, 18 months before the end of the war. At that time around 3,500 machines of this type were built, but it was definitely not enough. Hayate showed phenomenal performance. Thanks to the new engine its top speed was over 600 km / h. The fighter was very heavily armored but still retained excellent maneuverability. In version IA his armament consisted of 2 20mm guns (later changed to 30mm) and 2 guns 12.7mm. Hayate took part in the battles over China, Leyte, the Philippines, and Okinawa. Due to material shortages, the quality of the components dropped, which negatively affected its performance. Also, the new tactics of using suicide bombers have resulted in the loss of many, still very good machines.

The Tamiya kit allows building a Kiyo-84-IA Hayate fighter from Japan during World War II. The box includes 2 frames with model elements, wings, a transparent frame with parts and decals (allow for the reconstruction of 502 Interceptor Corps, 104 Air Assault Corps, Special Assault Corps, or 2 Fifth Airborne Division).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-11 or AS-1 spray (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-12 or AS-2 spray (airplane belly)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements)
• Tamiya X-13 or XF-5 (airplane interior and cockpit)
• Tamiya X-10 (engine, armament)
• Tamiya XF-16 (cockpit, engine and suspension components)
• Tamiya XF-64, XF-5 (propeller)

Pilot:

• Tamiya XF-52 + XF-64 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-10 (shoes, pilot, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-2 (scarf)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)
• Tamiya XF-64 (belts)
• Tamiya XF-5 (vest)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilots figurines.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.