Nakajima Ha-1 Otsu "Kotobuki" engine

[Skyraider3D]

Here's the engine for my current project, the Ki-27. It's a 780hp Nakajima Ha-1 Otsu (Type 97) "Kotobuki".



Although this engine was common in the late '30s on Japanese aircraft, it's incredibly hard to find good references for it. The colours are partly guess work as a result, so feel free to comment on them. Detail on the cylinder heads and beyond is limited, as this will be hidden inside the aircraft cowling anyway - and most of this will be pretty much invisible as far as profiles go!

[Jutocsa]

Talk about hidden detail Nice stuff !

[JMSmith]

did you ever finish that F4U,

now that was really a masterpeice

[Skyraider3D]

This one?





http://digitalaviationart.com/skyrai...orsair_wip.htm

Not quite... model is 95% done I reckon. I'm currently building up a Japanese air force for it to chase after!


Viktor, thanks! Nice real-time 3D models you got on your site by the way!

[Baron]

Hi Ronnie!

Great work! I'm really sorry that you never finished the F4U. My favorite Navy plane.

Cheers,

[Maciej N]

This engine is amazing. I can't wait to see whole plain. Very good work Ronnie!

[BLOWHARD]

Great stuff!!!!!

[Skyraider3D]

Thanks a lot guys!

The Corsair will be finished, Simon, not to worry. Question is when, not if...

[inkworm]

So how long have you spent on it so far? And how much longer?

[Skyraider3D]

Too long and not too long, hopefully
But each project is well into the three digits in terms of hours spent.