JASDF Cargo Aircraft C-1 First Prototype (FTB) (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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-A multi-material kit that reproduces the C-1, a transport aircraft deployed and operated by the Air Self-Defense Force, on a 1/144 scale.

[About the actual machine]
-The C-1 is a domestically produced medium-sized transport aircraft of the Air Self-Defense Force, which has been deployed since 1973.
- First flight in November 1970, operation began in 1973.
- Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines.
- The rear door under the tail can be opened and closed to accommodate cargo and crew.
- 45 paratroopers in full gear, 60 normal personnel, plus 36 patients with stretchers attached to metal rods on the cargo floor.
- Also, the rear door can be opened and closed during flight, so it can be airdropped.
- Payload boasted 8t.
- The first prototype, the XC-1, was then operated as a C-1 FTB (flight test aircraft) for conducting practical tests of various equipment at the Flight Development Experiment Team.

[About the model]
-The model is a multi-material kit that reproduces the C-1, a transport aircraft deployed and operated by the Air Self-Defense Force, on a 1/144 scale.
- This kit models the C-1 prototype No. 1, which is active as a flight test aircraft.
-Realistic reproduction of the fuselage shape with a high wing T-tail with a total length of about 200mm.
- A multi-material kit with resin parts for the airframe and wings, and metal parts and photo-etched parts for details such as legs.
- A delicate finish is achieved by using different materials for each part.
- Not only the shape but also the panel lines of the aircraft are delicately expressed, allowing you to fully enjoy the unique atmosphere of the C-1 transport aircraft.
-In addition, the weight is insert-molded in the nose part inside the fuselage.
- Prevents the buttocks from sticking after completion.
- In addition, this kit includes a long pitot tube attached to the nose.
- The pitot tube is prepared with metal parts.
- You can reproduce its unique appearance.

[Major features]
- Reproduce the Air Self-Defense Force's transport aircraft, C-1 on 1/144 scale
- Finished total length is about 200mm
- A multi-material kit that includes not only resin airframe parts, but also metal parts and photo-etched parts that express details.
- The pitot tube mounted on the nose is delicately reproduced with metal parts.

Item Size/Weight : 23 x 14 x 4 cm / 230g