Otaki kits

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Has anyone had any experience with Otaki kits? I see them on E Bay occaisionally but I know nothing about the quality, fit, finish etc of these kits. Can anyone shed some light on these kits for me? Thanks

John

[Ben]

From what i've seen, Otaki car kits are simplified attempts at American automotive subjects. I'm sure there are some good kits but A lot of them feature simplified, motorized type chassis and the body proportions appear as if Otaki only had photos to go by and not many measurements. I really like their wheel and tire sets though!

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Thanks. I'm watching a Can Am Shadow kit on E Bay right now. There aren't to many Can Am subjects out there and the Shadow would be a pretty obscure subject to build. Depending on how the bidding goes I may take a flyer on it.

John

[Roadkill2525]

I really like their wheel and tire sets though!

Same here, I've got a few sets of them.

Otaki went away in the early 80s and lots of their molds got used again by other companies as well...

I believe some of the molds are in the hands of Doyusha or Arii.

[Crazy Ed]

John, I hope you get it and post pic's of the kit. I've been tempted to try and get one but the combination of the "off" scale (1:28) and lack of detailed images has left me off to the side lines.

Ed

[Bill Eh?]

John, I hope you get it as well, To me the UOP Shadow was one of the coolest Can-Am cars, apart from the McLarens and Porsche 917-30.

I have seen a super kit composed of resin and photo etched pieces, but that was out of my price range. This auction was in my eBay watch list, but I will delete it now that I know you are considering it. Good luck, and I too am curious as to the contents / quality of the kit.

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Bill

I agree completely with your opinion of the Can Am cars. I'm working on the 917 30 right now and have the 1/20 McLarens waiting to be re-built. The Shadow was ugly but way cool. I loved to go Mid Ohio every year for the Can Am. Great series.