My dad continues with the IJN stuff.
This time a golden oldie, later released by Arii in the 80ies but this is the original Otaki kit, first released in 1972.
Although the decals are 40 years old and the carrier film is yellowing, they still work. Tested them, need some more time to loosen from the paper but it works. The model will be painted in orange, so a yellow carrier film doesn't matter that much. Maybe I can find some replacement.

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Very cool!

Reinhard Spreitzhofer (@grimreaper)
This is an excellent choice ! Thank you so much for the continued support with our EoJ and Luftwaffe groups.

I have this kit in the stash and another similar model of the Tachikawa Ki-9 Spruce.

My Willow is still factory sealed and it looks as if it might be one of the later versions from the 1980's that you mentioned.


My Nichimo Ki-9 "Spruce" kit is opened. It even included wire for the rigging. I also like the Orange color it was molded in. I wonder what color the plastic is in my unopened kit ? I'll have to wait until I'm ready to actually build it, before I crack open the plastic wrapping though.

This "Willow" should look great when your finished with it.
I'm right in the middle of a huge home repair job. Once I get it done, I just might have to crack open these two and join back in on the fun... You can bet I will be watching this one for updates !

http://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.com/2021/03/kawanishiyokosuka-k5y1-akatonbo-willow.html

Here is a link to a really cool walk around of the real plane, but I must warn you... it is a replica but still definitely a cool one.

Thanks again !

Looking awesome so far, my friend @grimreaper! You can never be absolutely sure about those cockpits' shades, both are "acceptable", I believe.

@lgardner, yes on a Japanese run 😀
let´s see, after the IJN maybe some IJA subjects next year...have the Nichimo Spruce kit in the stash too...

Wings look great and the pre-drilling is, indeed, a notable feature for such an old kit, my friend @grimreaper!

gaining shape

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And a nice shape it is, Reinhard @grimreaper