Otaki represents the model of the canopy version ki-type 5 100ib hunting, Otsu Ki-100-1. They were issued with two different representations, both from the same kit (one called the plane of the Ki-100 "Goshiki"). Arii who later took over from Otaki, issued the same Ki-100 kit "Goshikisen," number of A325 kit (mine).
This kit simple injection molding contains 44 pieces of colored light gray attachments to 3 trees. The pieces are smooth, clean and have relatively precise lines engraved panels in negative in most of the places represented rivets also negative, but slightly oversized on all exterior surfaces of the kit. Although the pattern is tolerably accurate, although it will be displayed more prominently than desired, especially in natural metal finish (MFN) aircraft. However, only diehard attempt to fill these depressions. Another alternative is to lightly sand the surfaces to help reduce the depth of the impressions. Still, the work will not be as pronounced rivet remarkable if a plane upper surfaces verdant green speckled or solid is selected. (The case of the plane that montare).
One piece canopy is closed and according to contemporary standards, is slightly thick, thick and opaque, also suffers from tiny distortions in the clear styrene. With a floor wax dip, as the future, it can help vacuforme or replacement would be even better. There are no spare parts, no manufacturer makes improvements to this model forgotten, however, improvements for Hasegawa kit are quite acceptable and does not need to manipulate the fuselage almost APRA adapt.
Representation of a seated pilot, his uniform is very raw and does not represent contemporary standards. Still, it is a figure acceptable means for mounting on the cockpit.
Instruction sheet kit consists of a single long page into two panels printed in brown and white on both sides (and is yellow with the passage of time), all in Japanese. Treemap represents the party, although the drawings simple instructions ten steps are clear enough to interpret without an understanding of the Japanese ,, represented exploded drawings and two drawn profile, represented 7 aircraft in the decals of kit. Fortunately for the English speaking modeler a sheet of supplemental instructions printed in English, the sheet contains a list of parts, written instructions step by step to building, and instructions for painting of the two options presented. However, there are graphic illustrations of two of the models does not represent instructions.
The option you have is to build the famous one sentai 244th Fighter Group in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Chutai in Japan for early summer 1945 option, including the famous Japanese piloted by pilot and squadron commander Maj. Teruhiko Kobayashi
no ki-100 represent the British Museum in rebuilding that made him paint as ki-61 flown by the same pilot
Construction is simple and straightforward. However, the kits have been around for several years, and therefore do not necessarily coincide with labor standards work now evident in recent kits. Fortunately, the parts go together well with few problems. But the cabin in Step One will provide perhaps the greatest challenge. This region is crude by modern standards. Except for the dials and gauges on the instrument panel reliveen, everything else is fine inaccurate to say, for example, few details shown on the sides of the cabin are both very shallow and fiction. The seat is totally wrong for Tonys, the board raised floor with its details is a work of fantasy, to correct these problems, acquire any of the recent improvement kits ki- 100 Hasegawa 1/48 scale and build a new interior.
