Kagero 3018 Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate EN/PL (no decal)

Kagero 3018 Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate EN/PL (no decal) is a professional monograph dedicated to one of the most famous Japanese fighter aircraft of World War II. The publication describes the history of the creation and development of the Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate aircraft and all its later variants, such as Ki-106, Ki-113, Ki-116, Ki-84R, Ki-84P, and Ki-84N. The book contains detailed information about structural changes and innovations introduced in subsequent versions of the aircraft, as well as analyzes their impact on the machine’s performance.

The combat use of the Ki-84 is described, covering the period from its debut in China in the summer of 1944 to operations on the Pacific front until the end of the war. Of particular value are unique archival photographs and precise modeler’s plans prepared in three popular scales: 1/32, 1/48, and 1/72. The work also presents the fate of aircraft captured by the Allies and their use for testing purposes. The authors showcase authentic paint schemes and markings, which are of great value to modelers who meticulously recreate historical patterns.

• Languages: Polish and English
• Extent: 128 pages filled with archival photographs
• Number of photos: 128
• Model plans in scales: 1/32, 1/48, 1/72
• 10 pages of color plates with 28 painting examples
• Attachments: technical description of the construction, glossary of Japanese terms, unit tables, and IJAAF rank list
• Supplement: masking foil sheets for painting canopies and markings of models in 1/32 scale:
  • Ki-84, no. 24 – Japan, late 1943/1944
  • Ki-84 Ko, no. 327, 73rd Sentai, Tokorozawa, Japan, November 1944
  • Ki-84 Otsu, 104th Sentai, Anshan, Manchuria, August 1945
• Category: modeling literature / historical-technical documentation

The monograph is produced on high-quality paper, ensuring clear photo reproductions and durable sheets to use while working on plastic or resin models. The book does not include decals, but the masking film is invaluable for precision painting of model aircraft.

Kagero 3018 Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate is a source of knowledge dedicated to both beginner and advanced modelers, as well as aviation historians interested in Japanese aviation from World War II. The publication helps understand the differences between versions and provides reliable painting patterns essential for creating realistic models. Difficulty level: 1/5 (modeling literature – for everyone).