[About CH-47JA]
—— Following the custom of naming the helicopter after the Native American race, this twin-rotor helicopter was also named [Chinook].
--Chinook was originally developed as Bartle's prototype V-107, but it was improved because its performance did not meet the requirements, and was later adopted by the US Army as the CH-46 [Sea Knight].
--The relationship between Boeing and the Japanese aviation industry dates back to 1956 when Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began licensed production of the F-86 Saber. In 1959, Kawasaki Heavy Industries signed a V-107 license agreement with Bartle.
――The V-107 has become one of the most important models in both air defense and ground defense.
――Six months after this license agreement, Boeing acquired Bartle, and Boeing's helicopter division [Boeing Bartle] was born.
--Since 1984, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has manufactured licensed production of Chinook helicopters at the Gifu factory, and at that time, J was used instead of the model number D of the US military, and the model name was changed to CH-47J.
--From 1986 to 2012, Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivered a total of 69 CH-47Js and an improved version of the CH-47JA equipped with a large fuel tank and a state-of-the-art radar system, and delivered to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Also delivered 31 aircraft.
--CH-47J and CH-47JA are easy to load with their large lamps, can accommodate up to 55 people in the vast cabin space, and are special for disaster relief activities from normal missions such as personnel transportation. It is an indispensable aircraft for the Self-Defense Forces, boasting stable maneuverability in various situations up to missions.
[55802: Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47JA 1st Helicopter Corps 103rd Squadron]
――You can enjoy watching it as it is with the window package with a sense of reality. The pedestal is made of plastic, and the side of the box is made of ABS resin to ensure strength.
--The pedestal is printed with resin in the image of a helipad.
-The lower part of the fuselage is made of die-cast, which is full of weight.
--The front and rear blades can be rotated and removed (common to all types).
--The rear lamp can be opened and closed and held in each position.
--Minimal precision printing marking that can be read up to about 1 mm.
-Reproduce every detail from the engine to the interior.
--More than 100 painting processes including weathering (* The number of processes varies depending on the model).
-Comes with a clear pedestal that imagines the flight condition.
--Retrofit parts and accessories that are convenient for moving and storing.
--The Metal Proud (R) series pursues material durability in consideration of rigidity and flexibility, manual painting process and readable micro-markings by high-precision tampo printing, in order to aim for a new collector's grade standard. It is a next-generation finished hobby series that you can enjoy by decorating it as it is in the window package (inner box) with a realistic display base and background image, or by taking it out, touching it, and moving it.
[Material]
--ABS, PS, die cast, PVC, etc.
[Product form]
--Painted finished product, window box (paper, PET, ABS), sleeve (made of paper)
* The photo is a pre-mass production prototype.
* Target age 15 years and over
[Metal Proud Product Precautions]
--The Metal Proud (R) series is a hobby product for collectors.
――In addition to metal parts, there are unavoidable sharp parts and fragile parts in order to pursue actual reproducibility.
--Keep out of reach of children under 14 years old.
--The product contains parts that are installed after opening to prevent damage.
--Adhesive may be used to attach the parts.
--You will need a screwdriver to remove it from the pedestal.
――Weathering treatment is applied and there are individual differences in painting.
--There are individual differences because painting involves a manual process.
――We cannot accept exchanges due to individual differences.
--Painting and markings may come off if strong friction is applied.
――When moving moving parts, be careful not to apply more force than necessary.
――The exterior is for the protection of the product itself and is not a part of the product.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )