Released in August 2019
PLATZ 1/144 Air Self-Defense Force C-46 AACS flight inspection aircraft. PZPD23C46AACS Released in August 2019
[Product Introduction]
PLATZ 1/144 Air Self-Defense Force C-46 AACS flight inspection aircraft. The United States military began providing C-46D aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in January 1955, and by 1957, 36 aircraft had been delivered. Furthermore, in 1959, nine C-46A types (but modified to D type specifications) and three additional D types were introduced from the Taiwan Air Force. There are also many aircraft assigned to special purposes: three are EC-46Ds for electronic warfare training, five are flight inspection aircraft (C-46AACS), and one is used for various experimental equipment (C-46FTB). ) has been modified. AACS aircraft are equipped with an ACL (anti-collision light) on the underside of the fuselage, and small antennas are added to various other parts. Furthermore, the interior of the aircraft was very different, with various measuring instruments spread throughout the cabin. In addition, the characteristic fluorescent color coating of AACS machines is actually a sticker (large film) pasted on it. The kit reproduces the powerful C-46 aircraft with easy-to-assemble parts. ACL (anti-collision light), which is a feature of AACS aircraft, and various antennas are made into parts. It reproduces the difference from the transport aircraft type. The decals are made of high-quality Cartograf with good coloring and are luxurious, including fluorescent orange markings on the entire fuselage that greatly change the impression of the aircraft, and red and white checkered bands on the tail. Detailed details such as anti-collision lights and various antennas are also finely reproduced based on interviews with actual machines.The strength and weakness of the engraving lines are also added to create a sense of scale.The decals (made by Cartograf) have a characteristic fluorescent orange coloring and red and white checkers. Includes obi
[Product specifications]
1/144 scale unpainted assembly kit□

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