Released in October 2020
PLATZ 1/72 Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle 304th Squadron 40th Anniversary Painting Machine "Tengu Warriors". PLATZ AC24 Koukujiei Released in October 2020
[Product Introduction]
PLATZ 1/72 Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle 304th Squadron 40th Anniversary Painting Machine "Tengu Warli August 2017, 40th Anniversary The Air Self-Defense Force's 304th Squadron was launched in 1977, 40 years ago, in Kyushu airspace with F-4EJ Phantoms. In 1990, the aircraft was changed to the F-15J Eagle. Since 2016, it has been assigned to the 9th Air Wing at Naha Air Base, keeping an eye on the airspace of the Nansei Islands. The main aircraft, the F-15J Eagle, is 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 unique equipment, including its own tactical electronic warfare system, J/TEWS. It is equipped with a data link system, etc. Unit deployment began in 1982, and the F-15J still plays a main role in the air defense of Japan and is deployed at Naha base. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its founding, the 304th Squadron produced a commemorative painted aircraft with a large depiction of the unit's symbol, a Tengu, which was displayed in flight at the Churaumi Air Festival held in December 2017. , which was popular with visitors.
[About the model]
The model is based on PLATZ's 1/72 Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle, which has already received high praise among airplane model fans, and will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the formation of the group in August 2017. This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the commemorative painted aircraft "42-8947" of the 304th Squadron. The markings of the commemorative painted aircraft that was displayed in flight at the Churaumi Air Festa venue, which was held in December, are expressed in detail with large decals. The tengu mark drawn on the back of the aircraft and the right vertical tail, and the blue F-15 mark on the left vertical tail give it an impactful finish. The unit mark, Tengu, is a mark familiar to Self-Defense Force fans, as it is said to have been designed by Hikosan Buzenbo, a tengu who is said to have lived on Mt. Hiko in Fukuoka Prefecture at the time of its inauguration. It fits tightly to the accurately reproduced aircraft shape. Detailed model of the actual aircraft shape on 1/72 scale. Don't miss the engine nozzle, which has been reproduced with attention to detail by dividing the parts. Of course, markings for the 610 gallon tank, which is a set of three, are also available. This kit is a must-have for any Self-Defense Forces fan's collection.
[Main Features]
Reproduced on 1/72 scale of the F-15J Eagle belonging to the 304th Squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force with markings commemorating the 40th anniversary of the founding of the squadron.Depicted on the back of the aircraft and the right vertical tail. The Tengu mark, etc., is a decal made by Cartograf, and the shape of the real aircraft is modeled in detail on a 1/72 scale.Of course, markings for the 610 gallon tank, which is a set of three tanks, are also available.
[Product specifications]
>1/72 scale completed size: Total length approx. 260 (mm) Package size: 355 x 190 x 55 (mm) Unpainted assembly kit □

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Japan Self-Defense Forces  Japan Air Self-Defense Force  McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle  Mitsubishi F-15J  JASDF Naha Air Base  Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet  JASDF Tsuiki Air Base  304th Tactical Fighter Squadron  204th Tactical Fighter Squadron