Hasegawa 132 Scale Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa Oscar Japanese Army Fighter Aircraft Model Kit 08053

Hasegawa 1/32 Scale Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar), Japanese Army Fighter Aircraft Model Kit # 08053 Hasegawa has become a leader in scale plastic kits by producing highly detailed models that impress the most demanding hobbyists. Because of the accuracy found in such areas as cockpits, interiors, engines, weapon bays and aircraft wheel bays, many Hasegawa models are built by professionals for museum displays. Ultimately, Hasegawa understands that the reward in model building goes beyond successful assembly. For the enthusiast, each model represents an opportunity to explore history, learn more about the subject and create a scale miniature to enjoy for a lifetime! About the Model Kit Manufacturer: Hasegawa Models Scale: 1/32 Material: Plastic Paint: Unpainted Unassembled, Kit do not contain paints and glue. Condition: New in Box The Nakajima Ki-43 was Nakajima's answer to the Mitsubishi Zero - it too was an agile lightweight fighter that was destined for Imperial Japanese Army Air Force service while the Zero was designed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the early days of World War II, the Ki-43 enjoyed the same advantages in aerial combat as the Zero - high performance and agility. And like the Zero, the high performance wasn't from a powerful engine, it was from its lightweight airframe. As newer allied aircraft entered the theater, the Achilles' Heel of both aircraft would come to light - lack of armor protection and marginal self-sealing fuel tanks. This is just one of many great kits from the Hasegawa plastic models range!