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244th Sentai Part 2

Lifelike Decals from Japan turns out some colorful and nicely printed subjects. In this set, we have eight aircraft from the 244th Sentai. These are a combination of Kawasaki Ki-61 (Tony) and Ki-27 (Nate) aircraft.

This decal set provides markings for eight aircraft:

• Type 97 Fighter Otsu, 2nd Chutai
• Hein Type I-Tei, '24', Kobayashi
• Hein Type I-Tei, '62', Kobayashi
• Hein Type I-Hei, '15', Suzuki
• Type 97 Fighter Otsu, 3rd Chutai
• Hien Type I-Otsu, '16', Nakano
• Hien Type I-Hei, '33', Nakano
• Hien Type I-Otsu, '73', Itagaki

According to the instructions, you can build the Otsu and Hei from the Arii kit, while the Tei can be done from the Hasegawa kit. Note that Hasegawa has released the Hei since these instructions were written. The Type 97 is also available from Hasegawa.

As you can see in the decal image, this set comes complete with a full set of national markings, distinctive unit markings, and a wealth of maintenance stencils. If you're looking for a colorful alternative that isn't from the mainstream Superscale/Eagle Strike/Aeromaster line-up, here is a nice way to be different!

This set is definitely recommended! You can purchase these decals through FlightDecs or directly from Lifelike Decals.

My sincere thanks to Lifelike Decals for this preview!