Nakajima Ki84 Type 4 fighter Hayate (Frank). 1/32 scale Hasegawa kit with Eduard zoom set cockpit.
π―π΅βοΈ Nakajima Ki84 Type 4 fighter Hayate (Frank). 1/32 scale Hasegawa kit with Eduard zoom set cockpit.
However I purchased the Montex super mask set I neither used that or the decals from the kit but made my own masking & painting. Great kit to work with, did not have any difficulties during building it.
History: after approval of the prototype at the end of March 1944, the aircraft offically declared “The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Fighter”.
It was reported that the Hayate was so successful that it was able to seize temporayr air superiority over China facing mainly P-40 and P-51 opposition.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on May 25, 2020
That’s a trully fantastic model, Bhandez. I keep on looking at all these great details! “Of course” the base with the sword is equally great.
Congratulations!
Bhandez Models said on May 25, 2020
Thanks a lot Spiros, I really appreciate your opinion!
Bill Koppos said on May 25, 2020
Pretty spectacular. You know it’s a great one when it stands up to close-ups so well. IMHO that hasegawa is one of the best 1/32 kits yet issued.
Bhandez Models said on May 25, 2020
Thank you Bill! Yes I agree, was a great pleasure to build it.
Alistair Gauld said on May 25, 2020
That really is beautiful work sir.
Cheers,
Alistair
Bhandez Models said on May 25, 2020
Thank you very much Sir!
John vd Biggelaar said on May 25, 2020
Fantastic, what a lot of details.
The samurai sword is a nice addition detail to the diorama.
Bhandez Models said on May 25, 2020
Thank you John, was thinking of applying an image of the Fuji mountain on the base but decided to stay with the sword only.
Haslam Yeoman said on May 25, 2020
Very impressive build. Worn and faded extremely well.
Andrew H said on May 25, 2020
Great presentation of a fine build. I really like that you provided some up-close-and-personal shots, because there are loads of handsome details to see.
If you don’t mind me asking, what method did you use for the chipping?
Bhandez Models said on May 26, 2020
Thank you very much Andrew! The first layer was NMF then I used Mr. Masking Sol Neo for the larger chippings which I covered with green color (airbrush). The smaller ones were made with fine brush.
Rick Reinbott said on May 26, 2020
Great-looking Hayate!
Bhandez Models said on May 26, 2020
Thank you Rick!
Greg Kittinger said on May 27, 2020
A fantastic build! Love everything about it – the color, the weathering, the details. Looks perfect!
Bhandez Models said on May 28, 2020
Thank you Greg, glad to hear that you like it! π