1:72 Ki-43-II Hayabusa - interior 3D decals for Arma Hobby kit

The real subject

The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa is a Japanese single-seat fighter of the Second World War, valued above all for its agility. The name Hayabusa means peregrine falcon. Version II is a later stage in the development of the type. The cockpit is covered by long glazing and can be seen into well, so on a model the interior stays on view even with the canopy closed.

What the set contains

Color three-dimensional interior parts prepared for the Arma Hobby kit in 1:72 scale. The graphics are layered and slightly raised, so that dials, switches, panel labels and the seat belts stand out above the surrounding surface. It does away both with painting instruments with a brush and with assembling the small photo-etched pieces that are awkward to handle in this scale.

Application

First spray the cockpit with the base color and let it dry completely; the surface under the parts has to be smooth, clean and degreased. Before applying them, check in the manufacturer's instructions whether the parts are self-adhesive. The method of application differs between ranges, and the instructions supplied with the set are what decide. Separate the individual pieces with a sharp blade, move them with tweezers and press them down with a soft tool so that they seat into the corners and onto the panel edges.

Who it is for

For the modeler who wants a legible interior under the glazing and does not want to paint dials by hand. The work takes about an hour and even a less experienced builder can manage it, but tweezers with fine tips and good lighting help. The set does not contain a kit, paints or glue, unless stated otherwise.