OTAKI 1/48 CURTISS

[gijive]

Anyone built one, what are Otaki kits like?

 

[Wurger]

Have a look there...

1/48 Otaki P-40 by Pablo Calcaterra

 

[gijive]

Odd that did't come up when i looked on google, he made a nice job of it, maybe I wil try one? Thanks Wurner

 

[B-17engineer]

I have one in the stash, don't know fitting, mold is nice and instructions are easy to follow. Also, it SEEMS pretty accurate, most P-40's don't have the correct wheel bays this one does.

 

[Wayne Little]

Arrii/Otaki kits are pretty reasonable starter kits, basic and not too hard to build...

 

[r2800doublewasp]

Built their ki 100. Definately a good beginning kit

 

[bil73]

With a little work this can be a real winner. a few years ago "finescale modeler" had a "how to" article on it. I followed their advice and added a few odds and ends and won a "best of show" with it

 

[Blackcollar]

Here are some photos during construction, the front of the wing is wrong, it should run straight across. I did some major surgery on it, turned out very well

Cheers

-Al

 

[Airframes]

Nice one. But the original contributor hasn't been around for three years.

 

[Wurger]

Yep...

 

[N4521U]

I used one for a GB as a Russian two seater............ it was an experience.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Stay way from the 1/72 Arrii/Otaki Fw 189. IIRC Should not be considered in the modern era!