François Escudé Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hi gents ! After my post on IJN Zero, I've received a claim from IJA saying , "Easy to go on with Navy ,buddy ! But what about serious people ? " ( these guys really don't like each others 😄 😉) So , Here is my answer to this request .( Hope that IJA Headquarters would like it , and more important to me , you too !! ) Arma Hobby offers us what is in my opinion the definitive Ki-84 kit in 1:72nd scale. Waiting for it for so long ! This is MY Favorite IJAA fighter ever, began to build the Revell one when I was .. A Kid ?? 🙁 you remember ? , this box After that I went on with Hasegawa one with the same deco. Now back to Arma Hobby one, Their first Boxing included this scheme , and they add a good ( in my opinion ) study on 104th Sentaï operations records won't copy it here, but if you're interested in go to their blog ( don't have any stock of this company 😉) The kit is real gem ! we are happy 1:72 nd guys to have such a good maker for our scale models. Please guys, don't go for a Ki-43 serie !! This will burn out my Visa !! I decided to not do "heavy weathering" as these planes did not see intense use , (were based out of main active pacific/ CBI theaters of operations) Painted with MRP " WW II Japanese range of paints " I liked to build this one , and I'm glad too, to share it with you all ! Hope you'll like it ! best regards to all and .. good modelling !! now the pics : cheers !! 69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 This is an excellent presentation of the Ki-84. Yes, I agree. It’s long overdue for a quality kit of the seemingly forgotten Ki-84. This one turned out great!!!! Mike 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Stickler Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Super job! Thanks very much for sharing. How did you enjoy the Arma kit? I'm thinking of having a bash at this one later this year. Best regards Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 46 minutes ago, François Escudé said: Arma Hobby offers us what is in my opinion the definitive Ki-84 kit in 1:72nd scale. Waiting for it for so long ! This is MY Favorite IJAA fighter ever, began to build the Revell one when I was .. A Kid ?? 🙁 you remember ? , this box My favorite Japanese airplane... I agree, decent Hayate was long awaited. And, thanks to Arma, finally we have one... Although I've already build three Hasegavas, my fingers are itching for "few" Armas. You built it really well, overall impression is, excellent!!! And now how about one in Shimbutai markings?!? P.S. I've build same one that Arma offers with Platz decals, and they suggested that A/C was black on top!! I liked it, so mine is black... P.P.S. I do remember, heck, have one from Revell, which my father build some 40+ years ago from that particular boxing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Zoran Srb said: My favorite Japanese airplane... I agree, decent Hayate was long awaited. And, thanks to Arma, finally we have one... Although I've already build three Hasegavas, my fingers are itching for "few" Armas. You built it really well, overall impression is, excellent!!! And now how about one in Shimbutai markings?!? P.S. I've build same one that Arma offers with Platz decals, and they suggested that A/C was black on top!! I liked it, so mine is black... P.P.S. I do remember, heck, have one from Revell, which my father build some 40+ years ago from that particular boxing... Ahaha ! Hi Zoran , nice to hear from you 😉 listen to your fingers !! go for it , hope you'll get as pleasure as I had to build it ! regarding Revell one did you speak about 40 YEARS ??? , man , don't remember my age this way !! 😆 Thanks for your comment ! regarding Shimbutai marking, I saw this new scheme from Arma Hobby, Eye catching in term of deco for sure , but not for me, I have one more in my stash, and will probably do it in NMF . best regards ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Well, OVER 40 years.... Closer to 50 (yes I'm that old, past half century mark).... One of my earliest memories were, me looking at my dad, building airplanes... At the time, SOMEHOW, for short period of time (2-3 years), Revell kits slipped thorough communist censorship, as toys... But someone found that kits promote "militarism" among youth !!! Never mind that EVERY able bodied male HAD to serve in armed forces.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Beautiful work, it looks fantastic!!! Great job! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, Hairy Stickler said: Super job! Thanks very much for sharing. How did you enjoy the Arma kit? I'm thinking of having a bash at this one later this year. Best regards Peter Hi Peter, Really it goes well , for me points to take care of : Rear part of canopy, sprue attachements make them difficult to insert on back of aircraft, need sanding which is not that easy with my big fingers And "technicals" decals , they are very thin , so be careful ans assure you have a really smooth finish to use them best regards !! 2 minutes ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: Beautiful work, it looks fantastic!!! Great job! thanks !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Just a remarkable job on the Ki-84. The kit is built well and the finish is just perfect. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 Just now, georgeusa said: Just a remarkable job on the Ki-84. The kit is built well and the finish is just perfect. Thanks for sharing. thank you so much !! 🙏😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hi Francois, My turn! Very well done. Ki-84 can well be my favorite WW2 Japanese fighter too (or at least IJA fighter). And with the sharp Arma Hobby kit... A pleasure to watch - Congratulations. Eric B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Eric B. said: Hi Francois, My turn! Very well done. Ki-84 can well be my favorite WW2 Japanese fighter too (or at least IJA fighter). And with the sharp Arma Hobby kit... A pleasure to watch - Congratulations. Eric B. thanks Eric !!!🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Ichi ban des Escudé san. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Domo arigato Jean !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Salut François! Very well done model, congratulations! Would you consider sending us your photos and a few sentences of comment for Armahobbynews.pl gallery? Best Regards! Grzegorz Arma Hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Hi Grzegorz! Thanks a lot for your kind comment ! really appreciate ! I'll be honored to send you these pics of course 🙏😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Lovely! - really nice work Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 thanks Dave ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, GrzeM said: Salut François! Very well done model, congratulations! Would you consider sending us your photos and a few sentences of comment for Armahobbynews.pl gallery? Best Regards! Grzegorz Arma Hobby HI again , Did not find the way to post on your blog, may be you want to receive it by mail ? could tell me how to proceed ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 45 minutes ago, François Escudé said: HI again , Did not find the way to post on your blog, may be you want to receive it by mail ? could tell me how to proceed ? thanks Hi, yes, please, send them to my e-mail. I'll send you the e-mail address in private message. Thanks!!! G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Superb job on the Hayate Francois, really nice work 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Super well done François. I remember very well the Revell one, I will post it on my part 5 of my collection next week. Alain 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thank you Alain ! 🙏 Yes please do it !! what a " souvenir" for me !!😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 49 minutes ago, russ c said: Superb job on the Hayate Francois, really nice work Thank you Russ ! , one to share our common CBI interest ! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Fine model François! Regarding the Revell boxart, see this post: http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2023/01/that-revell-hayate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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