- Commemorative painted aircraft with Shisa on the tail
[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.
- At air festivals at bases that operate the F-15J, commemorative painted aircraft are often produced and flown on display.
- In 2023, after the coronavirus pandemic ended, aviation festivals in various places resumed one after another, attracting many aviation fans.
- At the Churashima Air Festa held at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Naha Base on December 10, 2023, the F-15J of the 9th Air Wing was decorated with commemorative paint that included Shisa illustrations on the tail and tank.
- At the air festival, the fans who attended the event participated in a tug-of-war to liven up the event.
[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 will be exhibited at Churashima Air Festa 2023 held at Naha Air Base on December 10, 2023. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the commemorative painting machine that appeared.
- Illustrations of Shisa unique to Okinawa drawn on the left and right vertical tails, illustrations drawn on the tanks under the wings, etc. are reproduced with large decals.
- Decals are made by high quality Italian company Cartograf.
- Of course, the reproduction of each part of the aircraft is already well-received by modelers.
- Markings unique to commemorative painting machines further expand its appeal.
- Platts also has a rich lineup of special painted aircraft and commemorative painted aircraft that appeared at each base air festival.
- It would be fun to try making them.
- Also, when assembling, you can 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 commemorative painting aircraft that appeared at Churashima Air Festa 2023 held in December 2023
- 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. )