[About the actual machine]
――The F-15J Eagle played an active role as the main fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force that protects the skies of Japan.
--The F-15J Eagle is an aircraft based on the US Air Force's F-15C, which began deployment in 1974, and is equipped with the Air Self-Defense Force's own equipment. It has its own tactical electronic warfare system, J / TEWS, and its own data link. It was equipped with a system and so on.
――Deployment of troops began in 1982, and it still plays a major role in air defense in Japan.
――It is also deployed at the Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base, and two units, the 303rd Squadron and the 306th Squadron, are keeping an eye on the air defense of the Sea of Japan.
――The 306th Squadron was founded in 1981 and celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.
――In commemoration of that, in May, one of the F-15Js of the unit was specially painted and unveiled, attracting the attention of fans.
[About the model]
--The model is Platts' 1/72 Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle plastic model assembly kit, which has already been highly evaluated by airplane model fans.
――This kit models the aircraft with commemorative painting of the 306th Squadron, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021.
-Large decals firmly express the markings on the upper surface of the aircraft, vertical stabilizer, nose, etc. that image the burning yellow flame.
-A set of flame markings on the drop tank equipped under the wings.
-The decal is made by Italian cult graph company, which has a reputation for high quality finish.
-The bright yellow flame markings that are similar to the actual model are eye-catching even on the model.
-Of course, the aircraft is modeled in detail down to the panel line on 1/72 scale.
――We are particular about the details, and you can't miss the delicate reproduction of the legs, including the engine nozzle that was reproduced by dividing the parts.
――The model conveys the expression of the determination of the 306th Squadron to move forward with passion.
――This kit is a must-have for your SDF fan collection.
[Major features]
-It is a plastic model assembly kit of the Air Self-Defense Force F-15J reproduced on 1/72 scale.
--This kit includes a large decal that reproduces the specially painted aircraft of the 306th Squadron of the Air Self-Defense Force in May 2021 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the unit's founding.
--Decals are made by high quality Italian cult graph company
――The engine nozzle has a realistic finish with carefully selected parts.
--The finished total length is about 26 cm
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )