Construction: Fiberglass fuse and balsa built-up wing
Wing Covering Material: Covering, painted, decals applied and clear coated. The aircraft
has a beautiful flat, non-glossy finish. This is superior to glossy covering materials. It
is scratch, tear and wrinkle resistant. The covering material is a brand name covering
which has a special paint adherant layer. The covering goes on clear, and is then primed
and painted, then clearcoated.
About the Ki-84 "Frank"
The Nakajima Ki-84, known as the Type 4 fighter by the Japanese army, was nicknamed the
'Frank' by the US pilots who fought against them. The aircraft was designed as a
replacement for the Ki-43 'Oscar', which was just entering service when the Ki-84 design
process started in 1942. The design imperative was to improve the already capable Oscar by
increasing its armament, improving its climbing performance and making it more durable.
The Nakajima design team achieved these ives and produced a very capable fighter.
However, the engine design had a very complicated direct injection system which was
difficult to maintain, especially late in the war, with US air efforts making resupply of
remote Japanese outposts difficult. While it was probably the best Japanese fighter, it
could debateably outclass a mustang, these maintenance issues made them difficult to keep
in the air. Close to 3000 were made and saw combat in China as early as March 1944. Most
were utilized in the Phillipines and in the defense of Okinawa and Japan.
About this Model
This model is based on an aircraft which was operational with the 47th Flight Regiment,
3rd Squadron, Narimasu Airfield in February 1945. Un with German, US or British pilots, it
is difficult to find information on Japanese pilots. Anyone with information on the
specific pilot of this aircraft can pass it on to us by using the contact form on the
website. This information would be greatly appreciated.
Specifications:
Length: 1484mm(58.4”)
Wing span: 1829mm(72.”)
Wing area: 56.9sq.dm(6.1sq.ft)
Wing loading: 107.2g/sq.dm (35.1oz/sq.ft)
Flying weight: 6.1kg(13.4 lbs)
Radio: 6ch & 8servos
Engine: 120 4-cycle
