Ki-43-II Kai is actually a -III model?

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by taly001

The simplest fix for the il2 Ki-43-II Kai would be to rename it -III and do a -III flight model tweak.

But the old, incorrect Ki-43 model would have to be retained, for the same reason that the old, incorrect P-40 models must be retained.

Another solution would be to do a small amount of 3D work to give the Ki-43-II Kai the correct exhaust stacks, since I don't think that doing so would require a new skin template.

The existing Ki-43 model could be converted into a new aircraft like you suggested.