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1:72 KI-43 II Hayabusa

Vacuum-formed Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa canopy 1:72 (Rob Taurus) is a crystal-clear canopy to replace the plastic part from the kit.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Rob Taurus
Product EAN8591111399401

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1.36 €
1.12 € without VAT
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Vacuum-formed Ki-43 II Hayabusa canopy 1:72 (Rob Taurus)

A crystal-clear vacuum-formed (vacuform) cockpit canopy from the Czech maker Rob Taurus, intended to replace the injection-molded part from the kit on models of the Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa army fighter in 1:72 scale. This is not an aircraft model but a modeling accessory for more faithful and cleaner cockpit glazing.

Why replace the original canopy

In the small 1:72 scale thin walls matter all the more. A vacuum-formed part has markedly thinner walls and better clarity than production plastic canopies, so the cockpit looks natural and keeps its sense of scale.

Fitting and tips

Cut the small part out carefully around its perimeter, sand the edges down gently and dry-fit it. It is glued with clear PVA glue or spotted in place with cyanoacrylate so that the surfaces do not fog. Dipping it in a modeling polish increases the clarity. Mask the thin frames carefully before painting.

Who it is for

  • Modelers bothered by the thick-walled canopy from the kit
  • Builders in small scales who want clear cockpit glazing
  • More experienced modelers working with vacuum-formed parts

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

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FAQ

No. It is a separate clear replacement canopy, an accessory to the Ki-43 II plastic kit in 1:72 scale.

A light and agile Japanese army fighter of the Second World War, known to the Allies by the code name Oscar.

With clear PVA glue, or spotted in place with cyanoacrylate so that the transparent surfaces do not fog.

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

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