- A fun special painted aircraft with a kangaroo painted on it.
- A 1/72 scale plastic reproduction of the Air Self-Defense Force's F-15J Eagle, which was specially painted with Bushido Guardian, a joint training exercise by the Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force that took place from August 30th to September 15th, 2023. This is a model assembly kit.
[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.
- The Air Self-Defense Force also conducts joint training exercises to deepen coordination and cooperation with other countries.
- From August to September 2023, training will be conducted with the Royal Australian Air Force at Komatsu Air Base.
- The F-15J from the Air Self-Defense Force that participated in the training also featured a special livery with markings that paid homage to the Royal Australian Air Force.
- The coloring is based on Australia's national colors of green and gold, with the Australian flag on the left wing, the Japanese flag on the right wing, a kangaroo on the left vertical tail, and the words "Bushido Guardian" on the right. I got it.
[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 is suitable for the Japan-Australia joint training exercise held from August 30th to September 15th, 2023. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the special commemorative painted aircraft of the 303rd Squadron that participated.
- The Japanese and Australian flags drawn on the left and right wings and the kangaroo drawn on the vertical tail are also reproduced with large decals.
- Decals are made by high quality Italian company Cartograf.
- Not only the eye-catching coloring but also the reproduction of each part of the aircraft is already well-received by modelers.
- Markings unique to a special painting machine 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-Italy joint exercise.
- It would be fun to try making them.
- 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 painted aircraft of the 303rd Squadron in the 2023 Japan-Australia joint exercise ``Bushido Guardian''
- 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.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )