1:48 KI - 43 I

Vacuum-formed canopy Nakajima Ki-43 I 1:48 (Rob Taurus) is a crystal-clear canopy as a replacement for the plastic part from the kit.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Rob Taurus
Product EAN8591111399524

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1.36 €
1.12 € without VAT
In stock
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Vacuum-formed canopy Ki-43 I 1:48 (Rob Taurus)

A crystal-clear vacuum-formed (vacuform) canopy from the Czech maker Rob Taurus, intended as a replacement for the injection-molded part from the kit, for models of the Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa army fighter, version I, in 1:48 scale. It is not a model of an aircraft but a modeling accessory for more faithful and cleaner cockpit glazing.

Why replace the original canopy

A vacuum-formed part has thinner walls and better clarity than production plastic canopies, so the impression of thick glass disappears. The glazed cockpit of the light Ki-43 fighter therefore stands out far more naturally.

Fitting and tips

Cut the canopy out carefully around its edge, sand the edges down and try the fit dry. It is glued with clear PVA glue or with spots of cyanoacrylate, so that the surfaces do not fog. Dipping it in a modeling polish raises the clarity. Mask the frames before painting.

Who it is for

  • Modelers who dislike the thick-walled canopy from the kit
  • Builders who want clear glazing and an open cockpit
  • More experienced modelers working with vacuum-formed parts

This is a clear replacement canopy, not a complete kit. The model, the glue and the paints are not included in the package.

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FAQ

No. It is a standalone clear replacement canopy, an accessory for a plastic kit of the Ki-43 I in 1:48 scale.

A light, agile Japanese army fighter of the Second World War, given the Allied code name Oscar.

With clear PVA glue or with spots of cyanoacrylate, so that the clear surfaces do not fog.

Yes, a vacuum-formed canopy is cut out of its backing and the edges are sanded down to the final shape.

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1:48 KI - 43 I

Vacuum-formed canopy Nakajima Ki-43 I 1:48 (Rob Taurus) is a crystal-clear canopy as a replacement for the plastic part from the kit.
In stock
1.36 €
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