Nakajima Ki-44 II-b "Shoki" ("Tojo") - Japanese fighter

Not long after having designed the famous Ki-43 "Oscar", the Nakajima team created the Ki-44 design to meet a specification for a new interceptor fighter whose prime qualities were a high rate of climb and overall speed (as opposed to the Oscar, whose main focus was on maneuverability). The Ki-44 Shoki (Devil-Queller) first flew in August of 1940, going into production later that year. It was given the Allied code name of "Tojo", and it was fairly easy to recognize by the shape of its wings. While more powerful engines and armament were introduced to the different versions that were produced until late 1944, the Shoki was not popular with the pilots due to its high landing speeds and limited maneuverability. Most of the Ki-44s were deployed in the defense of Japan, and later versions did gain respect in the interceptor role against American heavy bombers in the last year of the war.

A small, not very complex, somewhat crudely designed, but well-detailed and good-looking model of a fighter without detailing the cabin equipment. And anyway, the model has a lot of simplifications, so it is perfect for advanced beginners and modelers with little experience, working under the supervision of a more experienced colleague. The instructions are quite minimalistic, but - even strangely - sufficient, there is no stock of colors, but it is not needed - the plane is quite colorful.