{"product_id":"arma-hobby-1-72-nakajima-ki-43-hayabusa-plastic-model-kit","title":"ARMA HOBBY 1\/72 Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARMA HOBBY 1\/72 Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Falcon), known to Allied forces by the code name “Oscar”, was one of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force’s most important fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Serving throughout the entire conflict, the Ki-43 was continuously developed and refined across multiple variants to meet the changing demands of aerial warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eOften overshadowed by the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Hayabusa nevertheless played a crucial operational role across the Asian continent. It saw extensive combat service over China, Burma, Malaya, the Philippines, and New Guinea, where it engaged aircraft from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, China, and the Netherlands. In the early stages of the Pacific War, it contributed significantly to Japan’s rapid air superiority across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eDespite its lightweight construction and excellent manoeuvrability, the Ki-43 faced increasing challenges as Allied aircraft improved in firepower and protection. Even so, it remained in frontline service throughout the war in various roles and theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eThis 1\/72 scale kit from Arma Hobby offers a finely detailed and accurate representation of the Ki-43 Hayabusa, produced with modern tooling standards and excellent surface detail. The kit includes injection-moulded plastic parts, clear components, and a high-quality accessory set designed to enhance build accuracy and ease of assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nld7c2\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e1\/72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdtja5\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eNakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n17s6c\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eHighly detailed modern tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pp0k74\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eFine engraved surface detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10af5tx\" data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eInjection-moulded grey and clear sprues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t7m6t1\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eSelf-adhesive canopy and wheel masks included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vgn3wh\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eDecal sheet with three marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13x3o3q\" data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e3D-printable detail file included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnwhnj\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eAccurate representation of early-war Japanese Army fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12dmhrk\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003ePlastic sprues (grey and clear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cc1fcv\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eDecal sheet (3 marking options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5wvhh\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eSelf-adhesive masks for canopy and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1578cq\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iie5j2\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e3D-printable detail file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2164\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e Paint and glue not included. Suitable for experienced modellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARMA HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45935609544865,"sku":"AH70078","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/AH70078.jpg?v=1776418284","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/arma-hobby-1-72-nakajima-ki-43-hayabusa-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}