| I would like to see someone put out the Ki 44 Tojo and would also like to see one of the Japanese floatplanes like the Jake. |
Nice IXO group of Japanese aircraft together, Airasair!!
I think that the reason no diecast manufacturer has produced a Ki-44 'Tojo' is because this aircraft was loathed by its pilots. Although over 1,000 were built and it had an excellent rate of climb and excellent acceleration, it was not very manueverable, had weak armament, and a high landing speed. These reasons might sway some companies such as IXO, Marushin, or HobbyMaster from producing it. Conversely, only a couple hundred N1K2-J Shinden Kai 'George' aircraft were produced, but, because these were outstanding fighters and well-liked by their pilots, as we all know, IXO produced one and Marushin put out 2 different George aircraft. The Japanese people look at their history differently (more on the lines of respect and dignity) than those in Western cultures.
This is my theory!!