DONE @p.2 +++ Yokosuka J1Y3 "Akaei" light fighter of the IJN, early 1945

[Dizzyfugu]

Thanks a lot, everyone!   

[Dizzyfugu]

And also many thanks for a consideration of this one for the next Whiffies!!! 

[Dizzyfugu]

I won't deny that. But, from my personal point of view, it's either poorly researched, or purposely edited in a fashion that's begging for skepticism, just exploiting the exotism of the designs.

Yes, true, with many butterflies prior/during the war (and alien technology), but still, with a little of imagination

I must partly apologize, since I found out in hindsight that the J4M actually existed as a paper project, and that some interpretations bear a strong resemblance to the depiction in the comic (including the pointed fins). It's also amazing that it looks like a twin brother of the Ki-98. However, it still was a land-based IJN fighter, so the carrier use is still fishy. 

[zenrat]

I had a feeling you would be starting with a Vampire.   

I have a weakness for inverted vertical tails.     Good job.

[perttime]

Browsing some magazine, I recently saw photos of real world Japanese WWII aircraft. They looked a bit used. Just like this one.

Harsh conditions, or not all that good paint?

[Dizzyfugu]

No primer underneath. I just imagined that material scarseness could result in such a look, the undersides were left unpainted, too.

[Old Wombat]

Nice one, Dizzy!

[Dizzyfugu]

I had a feeling you would be starting with a Vampire.   

Well, the rear fuselage lends itself to a pusher prop conversion - either with an implanted radial engine, as seen here, but an in-line engine with a bigger spinner is also easily possible. Just the prop diameter and the correponsing  landing gear are the tricky part - but I am positively surprised how good the stance of the model looks, thanks to the short prop blades from the Dinah.

[zenrat]

I toyed with the idea of a piston engined Vampire but I gave up when I realised how long I would have had to make its legs.
You've done well to pull it off.

[Dizzyfugu]

Thank you! 

[NARSES2]

A bit late to the party and it's almost all been said, but that has come out well 

[loupgarou]

Beautiful idea, Dizzy. A very interesting aircraft. And your beauty shots are always masterful.

[Dizzyfugu]

Thank you both, too!

BTW, my Ukrainian fan club was quick to respond to the J1Y3: https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Falternathistory.com&edit-text=

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Interesting story, beautiful model & great photography - another triumph!

[Dizzyfugu]

Thank you, glad you like it.