Lifelike Decals

1/72 Kawasaki Ki-100 Part 1 decal sheet

Product # 72-026

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Aug 6 2013

 

 

This latest release from Lifelike Decals features five different Kawasaki Ki-100's.  This is Part 1 of  a series dealing with the Kawasaki Ki-100 in the later stage of WW2 from May to October 1945. 

The 5 aircraft all are green on top with a variety of fuselage bands and tail markings.  The aircraft include the following:

  • Kawasaki Ki-100 Otsu flown by Capt. Totaro Ito, 5th Sentai, 1st Chutai, Kiyosu AB in early summer 1945.

  • Kawasaki Ki-100 Otsu flown by Major Yohei Hinoki, Commander 3rd Daitai, 111th Sentai, Akeno AB in July 1945.  This pilot lost a leg in aerial combat but still flew home defense with 1 leg.

  • Kawasaki Ki-100 Kou of former 59th Sentai, 3rd Chutai, Ashiya AB in October 1945.

  • Kawasaki Ki-100 Kou, possibly flown by Commander of 1st Daitai, 111th Sentai, Akeno AB in July 1945.

  • Kawasaki Ki-100 Otsu flown by Major Teruhiko, Commander 244th Sentai, Chofu AB on May 17 1945.

 

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The quality of these decals is of very good quality.  The decals themselves are clearly printed and in perfect register.  Some decals come in 2 layers to ensure perfect registration.  

This decal sheet has some wonderful examples of the Kawasaki Ki-100 with great tail artwork and 2 with kill markings.  

You can purchase these decals either directly from Lifelike Decals at fax number is +81-3-5680-6733, and e-mail is lifelike@eos.ocn.ne.jp  

I would like to thank Lifelike Decals for providing me with this product sample.

Steve

      

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford