1/48 Ki-44 IIb Shoki (Tojo)

A reissue of an older kit which, while not up to the latest hi-tech standards, still builds into a respectable model of a Shoki. Includes a multi-piece cockpit assembly, more than enough for what will be visible through the closed canopy, a pilot figure, deep boxed-in wheel wells with appropriate detail, and a fairly well-detailed engine. Again, given the fairly small cowl opening, the level of detail is more than sufficient. Underwing drop tanks are included, as well as markings for two colorful natural aluminum homeland defense aircraft and one camoflaged aircraft based at Canton, China.