Tamiya 1/48 Nakajima KI-84-IA Hayate (Frank) Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Capture a Late-War Japanese Powerhouse with the Ki-84 Hayate ‘Frank’, a Detailed 1/48 Tamiya Replica of Japan’s Top Piston-Engined Fighter

Key Features

• 1/48 Scale Nakajima Ki-84-IA Hayate ‘Frank’ Model Kit
• Considered by many to be the best Japanese fighter of WWII
• The model can be built with landing gear up or down
• Includes two pilot figures and four marking options
• An excellent project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (‘Gale’), codename ‘Frank’ by the Allies, was a formidable Japanese Army fighter that entered service in the spring of 1944. Tasked with defending the home islands from B-29s and carrier aircraft, its combination of speed, firepower, and manoeuvrability led the U.S. military to deem it the best all-around Japanese fighter of WWII after post-war evaluation.

This 1/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a detailed replica of this powerful late-war fighter. The model accurately reproduces the Hayate’s form and features delicate surface details. It offers a range of build options, including deployed or retracted landing gear and an open or closed canopy. The kit is completed with two pilot figures and a choice of four different marking options.

Features

• The model can be assembled with the landing gear in either the retracted or deployed position

• The canopy can be modelled in either the open or the closed position

• The kit includes two pilot figures (one seated, one standing) in realistic poses

• Four different marking options are provided for various JAAF units

• The Hayate’s powerful form is accurately reproduced with delicate surface details

• A large external drop tank is included as an optional part

• A classic kit from Tamiya’s highly-regarded 1/48 Aircraft Series

• Genuine Tamiya Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48

• Length: 206.7mm (8.14′)

• Width: N/A

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: 4

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 2x Pilot Figures

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files