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| | Code: OD-AC042 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC042
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate/Frank Diecast Model
IJAAF 103rd Sentai, Tomojiro Ogawa, Itami Airfield, Japan, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate/Frank | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
Oxford Aviation adds another Japanese aircraft to the collection with the 1:72 scale version of the WWII military plane piloted by Captain Tomojiro Ogawa of 1st Chutai, 103rd Sentai at Itami Airfield, Japan in 1945. The aircraft was developed as a single-seater fighter plane manufactured by the Nakajima Aircraft Company for its prime user the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Its excellent performance and high manoeuvrability, together with its powerful armament, were more than a match for Allied fighters, despite poor production quality, a high-maintenance engine and a landing gear prone to buckling. The Ki-84, nicknamed "Hayate" meaning "gale" took its first flight in March 1943. Just over 3,500 were built between its launch and subsequent retirement in 1945, although overseas military operators continued to use the Ki-84 even after the Korean War. Our model has a dark green upper surface and a silver underside. You will notice some bare patches of metal showing through which authentically replicate the state of many aircraft in real life. The colours were applied to an unprimed airframe and because of this and the poor adhesion of Japanese paints, this scheme often weathered badly with large patches of natural metal being visible. The white band towards the rear of the fuselage was applied to those aircraft operating in overseas territories to help anti-aircraft defence operators to distinguish them from enemy aircraft. In addition, yellow (or sometimes orange) identification strips were applied to the leading edge of the wings, also included on our replica aircraft. Added details include a black anti glare shield in front of the pilot's windscreen, rust coloured exhaust pipes, yellow propeller tips, black gun barrels and silver Pitot tube. The red Japanese air force roundels appear on both the upper and lower wings and a red/white lightning stripe runs along the side of the fuselage on both sides from the tail to the rear of the wing. Designed as a replacement for the Nakajima Ki-43-which was just entering service-the Ki-84 first flew in March of 1943. Japan needed an aircraft that had the maneuverability of the Ki-43 but could still compete with heavily armed, high-performance western fighters. The result was an exceptionally well-performing, robust single-seat aircraft that was considered by many to be the finest Japanese fighter to see large-scale action during WWII. Fortunately for the Allieds, the Frank was hampered by production quality problems and a shortage of skilled pilots, and it was never produced in numbers sufficient to make a difference to the war effort. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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