Fine Molds FC05 - 1:48 IJA Type 1 Fighter Nakajima Ki-43-III Hayabusa Oscar

1:48 scale plastic model kit of the Nakajima Ki-43-III Hayabusa (Oscar)

The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa was one of the primary fighters of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The Ki-43-III version represented a further development with a more powerful engine and improved performance. Its lightweight construction and exceptional maneuverability made it a formidable opponent in dogfights. This 1:48 scale kit from Fine Molds allows you to recreate this distinctive Japanese fighter in detailed miniature form.

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 18.4 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 22.9 cm
• Aircraft type: Fighter
• Propulsion: Propeller
• Wing configuration: Low-wing
• Number of engines: Single-engine
• Period: World War II
• Country: Japan
• Manufacturer: Fine Molds

The model requires assembly and painting. Once completed, it becomes an impressive replica of a late-war Japanese Army fighter.

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly

The kit includes plastic parts that need to be removed from sprues, cleaned, and carefully assembled. The model accurately captures the slim fuselage, distinctive canopy, and three-bladed propeller of the Ki-43-III. Painting is required according to the selected historical scheme typical of Japanese Army aircraft in World War II.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa:

The Ki-43 Hayabusa entered service in the early 1940s and became one of the most widely used fighters of the Imperial Japanese Army. Allied forces assigned it the reporting name “Oscar.” The aircraft was valued for its excellent maneuverability and good low- to medium-altitude performance, although it had lighter armament and protection compared to many Allied fighters. The Ki-43-III was among the final and most refined versions of this fighter series.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: 8.92 m
• Wingspan: 10.84 m
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 1 × Nakajima Ha-115-II radial engine
• Maximum speed: approx. 575 km/h

About Fine Molds

Fine Molds is a Japanese manufacturer appreciated for its detailed plastic model kits and carefully researched historical subjects. The company offers aircraft, military vehicles, and modeling accessories in various scales.