The Honda Integra (DC2) Type R, by Ottomobile (1/18)

Honda has officially joined the Ottomobile/GT Spirit lineup, and they chose a good one to start off with. This is the second-generation Integra Type R, otherwise known as the DC2, and it paves the way for the EG Civic hatchback that will arrive in late June.

Japanese cars will always be welcome with open arms around here, and the Type R has a lot of fans excited for the direction that Otto/GT Spirit is heading in. While European cars will always be their bread and butter and arguably the fan favorites, this Integra, among others, proves that they can do JDM just as well. One of the advantages to resin models is the low production cost when compared to diecast models with opening parts. Fewer parts, lower tooling costs. Therefore, as a resin model company, one of their greatest strengths is in their ability to cover all bases with regards to vehicle selection and diversity. Outside of maybe one or two other small brands, this is your go-to option for the DC2, and it does not disappoint.

You can tell right off the bat that Otto nailed the proportions and overall look of the car. The ride height is just perfect, the wheels look great, and the model is well-detailed throughout, with exceptional attention to detail on the lights in particular. They chose the white-on-white color scheme for this general release, which is really the quintessential color combo for Honda sports cars. There is also an Asia-exclusive colorway that is yellow-on-white and is limited to just 300 pieces. I would have to say that one looks just as nice, but it sold out before I even found out about it.

One area of the model I did not like were the front grilles, which are simply painted in. It's the one evidence of cost-cutting, and given the simplicity of the front fascia, I feel it could have been easily done with perforated mesh instead. However, at this price point, it's more or less a non-issue; there are plenty of models out there that cost twice as much and still have solid grilles. Otherwise, there are no other glaring quality issues. This Integra makes a great addition to any JDM fan's collection and is sure to be highly desirable somewhere down the line.