Print Scale 72-521 Decal Nakajima Ki-27 Nate Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-521 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the Nakajima Ki-27 “Nate” family. This set focuses on aircraft identified by subtype (Ki-27a / Ki-27b / Ki-27b-Kai / Ki-27 Otsu), unit context, and dated locations ranging from 1939 through 1945, giving modelers multiple subject choices within one aircraft type.

The Ki-27 was a lightweight single-engine fighter used by Japanese Army aviation and related operators in East Asia. In 1/72 scale, the aircraft’s clean fuselage sides and tail surfaces make unit markings, kana characters, and aircraft numbers especially noticeable, so accurate placement becomes a major part of the finished look.

For modelers, this sheet is helpful if you want a selection that includes front-line units, training aircraft, and later-period subjects without mixing aircraft families. It is listed as universal for compatible 1/72 Ki-27 kits. Because several options include small identifiers and variant-specific notes (such as missing wheel spats or configuration changes), this set is generally more comfortable for intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Nakajima Ki-27 “Nate”
• Variant / Family: Ki-27a, Ki-27b, Ki-27b-Kai, Ki-27 Otsu
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Japan and Manchukuo (as listed in the marking options)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-521

Included aircraft marking options

• Ki-27b, 1st Chutai, 11th Sentai; Nomonhan; June 1939. (Commander name is recorded in the source listing.)
• Ki-27b No. 16, 1st Chutai, 246th Sentai; Kakogawa, Japan; January 1943. (Likely pilot attribution is noted in the source listing.)
• Ki-27b No. 13, 1st Chutai, 64th Sentai; Nomonhan; summer 1939. (Pilot name is recorded in the source listing.)
• Ki-27b, training unit aircraft; Manchuria. (No date specified in the source listing.)
• Ki-27a, 2nd Chutai, 59th Sentai; Manchuria; 1939. Marked with black katakana “Ta”; cockpit windscreen/shield noted as removed in the source listing. (Pilot name is recorded in the source listing.)
• Ki-27b, 1st Chutai, 85th Sentai; Manchuria; 1942.
• Ki-27b, 76th Shimbu-tai; Chiran, Kagoshima; 28 April 1945.
• Ki-27b, 1st Chutai, 64th Sentai; Nomonhan; summer 1939. (Duplicate option as listed in the source materials.)
• Ki-27b-Kai, Manchukuo Air Force; Manchukuo; 1942. Overall IJAAF green-grey is noted, with wheel spats missing (as noted in the source listing).
• Ki-27b No. 12, 8th Kyoiku Hikotai; 1944.
• Ki-27 Otsu, 246th Sentai commander’s aircraft; Kakogawa Air Base, Hyogo Prefecture; December 1942. (Rank/name is recorded in the source listing.)

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in this set?

The provided list includes eleven marking options. One Ki-27b No. 13 / 64th Sentai (Nomonhan, summer 1939) entry appears twice and is preserved as listed.

Which Ki-27 subtypes does the sheet cover?

The options include Ki-27a, Ki-27b, Ki-27b-Kai, and Ki-27 Otsu subjects. For best results, match the chosen option to the subtype details represented by your kit.

Does the set include non-Japanese operators?

Yes. One option is listed for the Manchukuo Air Force (Ki-27b-Kai, 1942), in addition to Japanese Army aviation subjects.

What helps with applying small kana characters and unit identifiers in 1/72 scale?

A gloss base coat, careful alignment guides, and optional decal setting solutions can help small markings settle cleanly and reduce silvering on curved fuselage areas.