the French used them basically because they were available. They mostly flew recon/liason in Indochina. Some mechanics got recruited to help maintain them. These mechanics and former Ki-43 pilots in the area were apparently amused by France's struggle with the unfamiliar plane.
Decided to try to finish another model I started a year ago. I had gotten discouraged by lack of reference photos and information to accurately build the cockpit layout of the Ki-43-ii otsu that this kit represents. There is only one known photo of the Ki-43-ii cockpit and the layout differed...
Name: Jeff Hunt
User name: Jeff
Kit. Hasegawa Nakajima B6N2 Jill
Scale 1:48
Category Beginner
Okay fellas, I am calling this one done and here are some pics.
and a couple of extra shots.
Cheers,
Jeff
With much excitement and suspense, I share my FIRST WORKBENCH.
I've noticed that I have a formidable artists of modeling and knowledgeable aviation and WWII especially in this forum.
I really look forward to learning from your contributions, reviews, tips and suggestions, which will make this...