I could’nt let this one get by me…wow, what a great looking bird! It was connected with the ‘Manchoukuo Air Corps’ whatever that is. I had fun building this one. Everything OOB except for decal seatbelt and I used the water and salt method to get the blown off paint look…thanks Swanny, it worked very well. 1/48 from Hasegawa.
If I remember right this aircraft flew in Manchuria during the Japanese invasion of China. I have this kit and have been looking for decals for Suburo Sakai. Any idea where I can find some?
ikar01 is correct - the Japanese had set up a puppet government in Manchuria which had its own Army and Air Corps - albeit equipped, maintained and manned by Japanese personnel.
As a fan of Japanese aircraft i have seen this kit but wondered if it was an interesting enough plane to consider building…well you convinced me…looks like it will be on my next wish list.