Print Scale 72-171 Decal Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-171 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale plastic model kits of the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Japanese fighter aircraft. This decal set provides historically documented marking options covering wartime and post-war service of the Ki-43 in Asia and Southeast Asia.

The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, known by the Allied reporting name “Oscar”, was one of the most widely used Imperial Japanese Army Air Force fighters during the Second World War. In addition to Japanese service, surviving aircraft were operated by foreign air forces and organizations in the immediate post-war period, particularly in French Indochina, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.

This decal set includes multiple aircraft variants from different production series, operational units, and national operators. Markings reflect both frontline combat service and later secondary use, offering a wide historical and geographical range suitable for advanced 1:72 scale aircraft modeling projects.

• Aircraft: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa
• Variants covered: Ki-43-I, Ki-43-II, Ki-43-III (multiple sub-variants)
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Category: Aircraft decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Country of origin (aircraft): Japan
• Time period: World War II and immediate post-war years
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-171

Included aircraft marking options

1. Ki-43-IIIa, GC II/7, Armée de l’Air (ex-64th Sentai), French Indochina, December 1945.
2. Ki-43-III, Unit GC 1/7 “Provence”, Armée de l’Air, Serial A, Po-Chen-Tong, French Indochina, December 1945.
3. Ki-43-I Hei, 3rd Chutai, 50th Sentai, Burma, April 1943. Pilot: Sgt. Anabuki Satoshi (51 claims, 30 confirmed). The aircraft carried the name “Fubuki” (Snow Storm) painted in white kanji on the rudder and was also operated by 1st Lt. Shigeru Nakazaki. Some claim markings represent Nakazaki’s claims.
4. Ki-43-II, Manchukuo National Military Force Air Corps, Summer 1944. Fuselage inscriptions represent the name of the civilian company that purchased the aircraft.
5. Ki-43, Serial 8 (B-24034), Communist flying school, Tunhua, China, 1946.
6. Ki-43-II Otsu, 2nd Chutai, 55th Sentai, Serial 3. Pilot: Lt. Tomito Toda, Kemaki Airfield, Nagoya area, Summer 1944.
7. Ki-43-IIIb, Royal Thai Air Force, South China / Thailand, Spring 1944.
8. Ki-43-II Kai, Indonesian People’s Security Force, Serial S/42, Djakarta, Java, 1946.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale product line and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and historical aviation subjects within the aircraft model kits section.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set designed for?

This set is intended for 1:72 scale models of the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa fighter.

Does this set include multiple Ki-43 variants?

Yes. The decal set covers several Ki-43 variants, including Ki-43-I, Ki-43-II, and Ki-43-III subtypes.

Are post-war aircraft markings included?

Yes. The set includes post-war markings used by French, Chinese, Indonesian, and other operators after 1945.

Is this decal set suitable for any 1:72 Ki-43 kit?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale Ki-43 Hayabusa plastic model kit.

What skill level is recommended for this decal set?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the historical complexity and fine detail of the markings.