1/48 Nichimo Ki-43 Oscar

Gallery Article by Greg Wise

 

INTRODUCTION;
This is Nichimo's 25-30 year old kit built straight out of the box.

 

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CONSTRUCTION;
I built the kit over a weekend as a fun time project with no intent of it being any more than a shelf sitter, My very good friend Randy Roddy has since supplied me with the Fine Molds Oscar, needless to say this was my last Nichimo Oscar. 

I did not intend to post this model anywhere but my other friend Steve Bamford posted a Plea for prop models so here it is. Excellent fit, instructions are in Japanese, poor painting guides, but I did opt for the Siamese Air Force scheme with the kit supplied decals markings, and very enjoyable to build. 

Greg Wise

      

Photos and text © by Greg Wise