One of my oldies but goodies. (c. 1977-79)

Nakajima Ki-44-IIb (Model 2B) Shoki (Demon or Devil-Queller) of Lt. Koitsi Hiwakoga of the 57th Dokoritsu Hikotai (Independant Flying Group, [Direct-Command Unit]), HQ Chutai (Company [squadron]), 1st Shotai (Flight). Briefly defended Rabaul in late 1943. Camoflauge scheme B1a.

This is the old Otaki 1/48 kit












Painted with Pactra International Colors and Polly S. I used the kit Hinomaru but custom painted the Sentai tail insignia, data markings.

Hi Fred!

Nice looking model! We don't see many of them around. The paintscheme is very colorfull! What kit is it? And what scale?

Edit: I see you have edited your post meanwhile... thanks!

Jean-Luc

Hi Jean-Luc,

I have Nichimo's beautiful 1/48 Ki-43-I awaiting her turn to be posted. I have to sweep off about 10 years of dust first....

I have two of Hasegawa's 1/48 Shokis now, too. Tempted to start them ASAP. Tonight I started removing the Frank's salt and liquid masking.