Fugaku : Z-plane, G10 or G12

Hi everyone.
I have a dream.

I want to completely recreate the original, earliest version of the Nakajima Fugaku (Z-Plane) conceived by Chikuhei Nakajima, and finally let it fly in the skies of SimplePlanes.

I’m not looking for the common, streamlined joint-version. I want to build the pure, initial concept that Chikuhei Nakajima truly envisioned—the giant with that iconic high-wing and stepped-nose cockpit. To me, that is where the true romance of this aircraft lies.

However, I’ve hit a wall. I don't know the exact fuselage diameter (width), and reliable 3-view drawings are incredibly hard to find.

If anyone here has estimated the dimensions from old historical documents, or if you happen to own a rare model or garage kit of this early version and can measure the fuselage for me, please lend me your knowledge. Even if you just want to tell me "Hey, your interpretation of the shape is wrong, here is the real thing," I would welcome it with open arms.

I want to do justice to this magnificent dream machine. Please help me bring Chikuhei's original
vision to life in SimplePlanes.

Thank you so much for reading.


(Note: Even if you don't play SimplePlanes, any historical drawings, calculated dimensions, or book references would be incredibly helpful to me!)​

 
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Edit: Threads have now been merged.

There exists a 17 page thread on this exact aircraft already, and it contains all the information for which you asked for, find it attached below.

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/fugaku-z-plane-g10-or-g12.14582/

Also in the top right of your screen is the search bar, you can use that to check if the forum already has a thread on a topic of your interest.
 
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It's really hard to see, but I want to make this.
If anyone has seen this, could you please help me?
 

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