Product Description

- Specially painted aircraft at Komatsu Base to welcome Italian Air Force

[About the actual machine]
- The main F-15J Eagle is an aircraft based on the U.S. Air Force's F-15C, which began combat deployment in 1974, and is equipped with the Air Self-Defense Force's own equipment, including its own tactical electronic warfare system, J/TEWS, and the same unique equipment. Equipped with data link system etc.
- Unit deployment began in 1982, and it still plays a main role in the air defense of Japan.
- In recent years, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has been actively conducting joint training exercises to deepen collaboration and cooperation with countries around the world.
- In August 2023, training will be held with the Italian Air Force at Komatsu Air Base.
- The F-15J that participated in the training from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force also appeared with special livery markings to welcome the Italian Air Force, which was visiting Japan for the first time.
- Centering on the streamlines drawn in colors inspired by the Italian and Japanese flags, the left vertical tail has a logo commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force, and the tank under the wing has the words [Welcome to Komatsu Base] in English on the right and the left tank. The 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force and the slogan ``Fly to the Future'' were written on it in Italian, welcoming the Italian Air Force to Japan for the first time.

[About the model]
- The model is based on Platts' 1/72 Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle, which has already received high praise from airplane model fans, and participated in the Japan-Italy joint training exercise based at Komatsu Air Base in August 2023. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the special commemorative painted aircraft of the 306th Squadron.
- The streamlines drawn from the left and right wings to the back of the aircraft, the logo of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force on the vertical tail, and the letters on the fuel tank installed under the wings are all reproduced with large decals.
- Decals are made by high quality Italian company Cartograf.
- Not only the eye-catching streamlines and letters on the tank, but also the reproduction of each part of the aircraft has already been well-received by modelers.
- Markings unique to a special painting machine further expand its appeal.
- Platts also has a lineup of commemorative painted aircraft for the Japan-France joint exercise and commemorative painted aircraft for the Japan-Australia joint exercise.
- It would be fun to try making them.
- Also, when assembling, use the separately sold special detail improvement parts to make the finished product even more realistic.

[Major features]
- Reproduce the Air Self-Defense Force's F-15J Eagle on 1/72 scale
- Modeling the special livery aircraft of the 306th Squadron during the 2023 Japan-Italy joint exercise
- The shape and details of the aircraft are realistically reproduced.
- Markings are reproduced with decals made by Cartograf, a company with a reputation for high quality.


Item Size/Weight : 35.5 x 19 x 5.6 cm / 353g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

AC-83

JAN code

4545782098969

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