Nakajima Ki-27 ' Nate ' by neiwil
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I built this almost 2 years ago for my post 'WHO'?, about the greatest Ace you'd probably never heard of 'Hiriomichi Shinohara'. It was seen in long shot and very basic, I then forgot about it. I was digging through some old Wings3D files and there it was.I was looking for something to occupy a couple of hours and so descided to tidy this up a bit.
Re-mapped the UV to include the landing gear and made a new, more detailed texture.I've always been attracted to the really weather worn finish on so many Japanese aircraft and so went for that.I made a specular map to bring out the bare metal and here it is.....hope you like it.
I also found the file for an even older post, long before I began modeling I was busy re-texturing other stuff.One was Bazze's great Ki-84.I posted this in 'Final Flight' with a blurred background of Siosai's stuff.This was my most viewed, commented and fave'd image for years, until I posted my UFO pin-up (remember that ? :-) 'Final Flight' may now reappear in updated form..... watch this space....
The Ki-27 was the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force's main fighter until the start of World War II. When placed into combat service over northern China in March 1938, the Ki-27 enjoyed air superiority until the introduction of the faster Soviet-built Polikarpov I-16 fighters by the Chinese.
In the final months of the war, desperate lack of aircraft forced the Japanese to utilize all available machines, and the Ki-27 were no exception. Some were equipped with up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of explosives for kamikaze attacks, but some were redeployed as fighters, suffering terrible losses.
Pilot by Max Gruetter @ Google warehouse...
Comments (12)
ragouc
Very good model and picture
debbielove
Dude! Brilliant! Love it! Do MORE AT ONCE!!!!! lol ;-) I'm hoping (HA!) to eventually be able to load that disc you gave me on a new PC, if pigs fly! So I'll be after this delight, well done.. Keep your eyes peeling mate, Cleavage dedi coming for ya! lol Rob
android65mar
Doesn't look very safe with that cockpit open like that. Not that would concern you if you were a kamikaze pilot.
neiwil
@ android65mar...The Japanese did a lot of open cockpit flying, probably to do with the fact they didn't have bullet proof glass, or armour plate or self sealing fuel tanks for that matter, so you might as well enjoy the wind in your hair while you can....
steelrazer
Very nice, Neil. I'm a fan of the weathered look myself. I never hear of Hiriomichi Shinohara either! Also, excellent resurrection project. I can't say for sure, but I think that Max Greuter's Japanese pilot is a highly decorated war 3d dude. I know he served often and well.
Maxidyne
You did a great job with this Neil. I've always loved the weathered look of Japanese aircraft too but it seems to be sadly missing on a lot of sold models so well done on the little details. Good for you for dusting this one down and giving it a deserved outing. I'd like to give this one a bash too :)
fly028
Fantastic work, love the texture!!!
flavia49
outstanding model and scene
UVDan
Excellent job! Very well done all around.
Briney
I guess it wasn't so long since open cockpits were normal... great model and convincing texture! Always love seeing Pacific Theatre equipment getting a dust off!
Tryphon
Serendipity, always nice to find something, you had forgotten, it makes for a nice surprise. Beautiful.
kjer_99
Terrific weathering effects, Neil. Another aircraft that I find myself liking. If I'd been in China in 1938, I probably would be less fond of it; however, I spent the first three months of that year in my Mother's womb. I know! TMI! TMI! Heh.