Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki

[Bill Davis]

Ki-44-II, 29 Sentai ,2nd Chutai ,AnchangI Formosa, August 1944. I used Quickboost exaust and a True Details pilot seat on this Hasegawa kit. This was the first time I tried the "hair spray" method for the chipped paint effect. It was tedious and time consuming, but I was pleased at how it turned out. 

 

[28ZComeback]

Really luxurious finish!!! Absolutely gorgeous! 

[kapam]

Brilliant!

I've been somewhat of a fan of the Ki-44 since I built one (Hasegawa 1/72).

For no particular reason I've liked the look and proportions of the Shoki, ever since.

Your hair spray method worked beautifully - a top-shelf build!

 

[BerndM]

Excellent. The extra work with the chipping is really rewarding.

[Tim R-T-C]

Lovely work and the chipping looks realistic - it's very easy to overdo it.

[VolkerR.]

Really nice finish. Your model captures the worn look of these late war japanese aircraft.

[Toryu]

Very nice Shoki!

[RMCS]

Excellent 

[russ c]

Great looking Shoki there, really nice work

[72modeler]

I, too, have always liked the looks of the Ki-44, and your build is outstanding. Very restrained and realistic weathering and scuffing, too!

Mike

[Zigomar]

Nice "Tojo" there. Thanks for sharing.