Nakajima Ki-44 CGI Project

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Paul

 

[Gnomey]

Great work so far shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Hugh !

Ki-44-II-c for Capt. Yoshio Yoshida of the IJAAF 70th Sentai

 

[Wurger]

 

[parsifal]

Have enjoyed watching this work from the beginning. well done shinpachi.

Could your image be used in some sort of CGI animation? Have you ever considered that? Or have I just offended you (by accident).

 

[Shortround6]

Your skill and talent in this medium is truly outstanding.

 

[Wayne Little]

Shinpachi that is simply brilliant work my friend, well done.

For your consideration,
Can I add that the latest research in Japan is now leaning towards the Sentai marking for Yoshida's aircraft being Red, as it is now believed that he commanded the 1st Chutai (Red marking) rather than the 3rd (Yellow).

I have reviewed the best photo of Yoshida's Ki44 with the 6 victories and the Sentai marking very closely matches the fuselage Hinomaru in tonal value. I found another image in which 1st and 3rd markings are visible and the yellow appears much lighter in comparrison to the red marked aircraft.

 

[Thorlifter]

Looks like you could 3D print that model and go fly it. I am out of superlatives trying to describe my delight at your amazing work Shinpachi. You are a master of your craft.

 

[Shinpachi]

Shinpachi that is simply brilliant work my friend, well done.

For your consideration,
Can I add that the latest research in Japan is now leaning towards the Sentai marking for Yoshida's aircraft being Red, as it is now believed that he commanded the 1st Chutai (Red marking) rather than the 3rd (Yellow).

I have reviewed the best photo of Yoshida's Ki44 with the 6 victories and the Sentai marking very closely matches the fuselage Hinomaru in tonal value. I found another image in which 1st and 3rd markings are visible and the yellow appears much lighter in comparrison to the red marked aircraft.

Your theory might be right but I only obeyed the standard color which our old veterans told me when I was a kid.
Please note that I am only careful for new theories.

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Many thanks guys for interesting advices and comments

 

[michaelmaltby]

You've been busy ... .... amazing results.

 

[Wayne Little]

Your work is still truely fantastic, regardless of what that colour may be...

 

[Shinpachi]

The butterfly flaps. This is what I have been minding for tomo for a few years but now I am glad to show how it works



Bottom side of the Ki-44 with outer skin..

Thanks !

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Looks great so far shinpachi!

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent...

 

[fubar57]

Great work Shipachi, it was great watching the project unfold

 

[Shinpachi]

Thank you very much

 

[Wayne Little]

Great setting...

 

[John D]

According to the operation manual of the Ki-44, it was NN-21 (14.5%?).
Basic shape came from the Douglas DC-2.

Hi there. Fantastic work. Regarding the aerofoil used on the Ki-44, can you indicate on what page in the manual it says it was an NN-21? Also, what is the source of your advice that the NN-21 came from the DC-2 aerofoil?

 

[Shinpachi]

Hi there. Fantastic work. Regarding the aerofoil used on the Ki-44, can you indicate on what page in the manual it says it was an NN-21? Also, what is the source of your advice that the NN-21 came from the DC-2 aerofoil?

It's page 138 in the Ki-44 manual.
Basic shape does not necessarily mean the NN-21. The DC-2 gave strong influence to Nakajima's wing design for Ki-27, 43 and 44. This was written somewhere in a book of series Mechanic of World Aircraft published by Kojinsya.