New updates for: Bf 110C-7 and Ki-43 Hayabusa (new project) - May 8th, 2023
Hello everyone. It's me Antony, back with another Blog here to start 2023.
I performed the civil service exam on May of 7th. For one thing it was a little hard but not so easy. For now let's wait for the results. If I fail, it would be another civil service performed, with my money being spent for nothing. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting to be called to work at the public health center by the selective process exam for the attendant vacancy. At the moment the next candidate to be called is me. Until then, let's wait. For the calling process to work as a teacher, I don't know I'm still willing for it because, most of the schools are quite distant from where I live and there are few vacancies for the area I'm only classified: mathematics. Some schools ask someone to teach mathematics and another class, few of them involved physics - which I'm not classified since I'm graduated in accounting. (sigh)
Enough of that, let's go for the important. For this Blog, I'm going to show you the new images of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-7.
The Bf 110 received some changes after my last Blog (New updates for: Bf 110C-7 and Panzer IV - December 18, 2022). The main ones are: the change of the color for the upper section of the plane, the new slats and ailerons, a minor change on the landing gear, the flaps received an 'extra plate' that is related to the radiator flaps and the markings '3' and 'U' on the fuselage.
The wings had the Mirror modifier applied to fill the space from the air intake and the landing light. At least this plane is looking good.
The next components are: the bombs hardpoints, the cockpit internal components (disregarding the panel and the gunsight) like the seat for the pilot and gunner; the Zerstörergeschwader (the destroyer wing squadron) emblem on the plane's nose or a shark mouth decal, rigging the plane and a nice texture. In the future, in case I would make the Nachtjäger (night fighter) version of the Bf 110, I'll include the FuG 220 "Lichtenstein" SN-2 and FuG 202 "Lichtenstein" B/C radar antennas on the plane's nose - which I've been working on it awhile. Also, the twin MG FF/M installed in Schräge Musik position and some modified engine exhaustion outlets must be included as well.
Before concluding this Blog, one last thing. Again, my habit of starting new projects while I have 'thousands' of undergoing projects to conclude is quite interesting. For the new project, I decided to start the Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (peregrine falcon) or Oscar by the Allied codename for Japanese planes. As always, I like to share the story of planes, vehicles, ships, weapons and more.
In December 1937, specifications for a successor to the popular fixed-gear Ki-27 'Nate' were placed for Nakajima. The specification called for a top speed of 500 km/h (310 mph), a climb rate of 5,000 m (16,000 ft) in five minutes and a range of 800 km (500 mi). Maneuverability was to be at least as good as that of the Ki-27. When the first prototype flew in early January 1939, it was received with disappointment. Japanese test pilots complained that it was less maneuverable than the Ki-27 and not much faster. In order to solve these problems, Nakajima produced a series of progressively modified prototypes through 1939 and 1940. These changes involved a major weight saving program, a slimmer fuselage with the tail surfaces moved further aft and a new canopy. Crucially, the 11th prototype introduced the unique differential "butterfly" maneuvering Fowler flaps, which dramatically improved performance in tight turns. The 13th prototype combined all these changes, and tests of this aircraft resulted in an instruction for Nakajima to place the Ki-43 into production. The first units were built in November 1939, gaining the respect among the pilots. In addition to outstanding maneuverability, the Ki-43-I had an impressive rate of climb due to its lightweight. Power was provided by the Nakajima Ha-25 engine turning a two-bladed, two-position variable-pitch metal propeller. Newer variants included a third blade for the Ki-43. Top speed was 495 km/h (308 mph) at 4,000 m (13,000 ft). Armament consisted in two 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Type 89 machine guns, one 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Ho-103 machine gun and one 7.7 mm (0.303 in) gun, or two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Ho-103 guns; the aircraft was given various sub-designations to reflect these differences. Like the Zero, the Ki-43 initially enjoyed air superiority in the skies of Malaya, Netherlands East Indies, Burma and New Guinea, surpassing most of the Allied fighters like the Curtiss P-36 Hawk, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Brewster Buffalo, Hawker Hurricane and Curtiss-Wright CW-21 in Asia and the Pacific during the first months of the war. As the war progressed, however, the fighter suffered from the same weaknesses as the slower, fixed-gear Ki-27 "Nate" and the more advanced naval A6M Zero; light armor and less-than-effective self-sealing fuel tanks, which caused high casualties in combat. Its armament of two machine guns also proved inadequate against the more heavily armored Allied aircraft. As newer Allied aircraft were introduced, such as the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Lockheed P-38 Lightning, North American P-51 Mustang, Vought F4U Corsair, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Yakovlev Yak-9, Yakovlev Yak-3U and late-model Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire, the Japanese were forced into a defensive war and most aircraft were flown by inexperienced pilots. However, even near the end, the Oscar's excellent maneuverability could still gain advantage over rash Allied pilots. Like most Japanese planes, the Ki-43 was relegated to kamikaze missions. The Nakajima Ki-43 was the basis for the Ki-84 Hayate (gale) or Frank by the Allies. Around 5,919 units were built during WW2.
Here's the images of the Ki-43 Hayabusa. The model selected is a mix of the Ki-43-I and Ki-43-IIC:
Amazing, huh? The Ki-43 received most of its original components (wings, antenna, cockpit glazing, rudder, elevator, fairings and the Japanese Imperial Army roundels), with the propellers and engine being imported from the A6M Zero (both planes used the same Nakajima Sakae radial engine). The plane is using the two propeller blades from the initial models, but I started with the three blades for the Ki-43-IIC.
Like the P-47 Thunderbolt, the wings were made from the fairing spacing. Fortunately I managed to make it with few subdivisions. At least it's a good start. Interesting fact I want to share you: when I uploaded these renders on Instagram, a guy told me I should make the leading edge a little thin. I tried my best to adjust it, but I'll upload the new images for another Blog.
The next components to make are: the landing gear (imported from the A6M project files after these renders), the aerial attachment, the bulge for the machine guns on the engine cowling, the navigation lights, the air intakes, the ailerons, the 'butterfly' Fowler flaps, a nice texture and rigging it.
Well, that's it for now my friends. I hope you like this Blog. In case I have some spare time to enjoy, I'll be working on other things aside from Blender projects and my personal things. Until the time comes, you will be surprised to see them. See you next time.
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