1/48 Mania Ki-27 "Nate" Empire of Japan Group Build
I took the lazy way on this and didn't post any in progress photos. I added a few extra details to the engine in the form of intakes made from brass tubing squeezed to the proper oval shape and made oil cooler support struts from sprue. A Squadron vac canopy and a refined telescopic gun sight completed the modifications. The fin markings as well as the red eagles and wheel stencils came from the Lifelike Decals Type 97 Fighters part 1 sheet. All other markings were applied by paint.
The model represents a Ki-27 Otsu flown by 246th Sentai Commander, Maj. Miyamoto, Kakogawa Air Base December 1942.
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George Henderson said on April 20, 2020
As always Dale, a top notch looking aircraft
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thanks George!
Paul Barber said on April 20, 2020
Lovely work Dale - absolutely sensational!
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thank you Paul, glad you like it!
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 20, 2020
Now THAT is an excellently built Nate, Dale! Perfect scheme and weathering too.
Congratulations, my friend!
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thanks Spiros. Your build was a tough act to follow!
Tom Bebout said on April 20, 2020
Another masterpiece from the Travis factory of fine modeling.
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Really appreciate the nice comment Tom. Thanks!
Haslam Yeoman said on April 20, 2020
Love the subtle weathing and your choice of markings.
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thanks Haslam!
bob mack said on April 20, 2020
a beauty to look at
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thanks Bob for the positive comment.
Robert Royes said on April 20, 2020
Excellent work!
dale travis said on April 20, 2020
Thank you Robert!
Greg Kittinger said on April 21, 2020
A real beauty - love that choice of color for the panel wash. Well done!
dale travis said on April 21, 2020
Thanks Greg!