Platz 1/72 JASDF Trainer T-33A Command Headquarters Flight Group 1998 T-33 First Flight 50th Anniversary Paint japan NEW

Plastic model [Scale] 1/72 [Size when completed] Approx. 150mm in length Commemorative painted aircraft that appeared on the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the T-33 This plastic model assembly kit reproduces the jet trainer aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, T-33A, which is reproduced in 1/72 scale. [About the actual aircraft] The T-33 Shooting Star is a jet trainer aircraft that was mainly operated by the U.S. Air Force from 1948 after World War II. It was also used by the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and was a familiar aircraft in Japanese skies. It was powered by a single Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal turbojet engine. It boasted a maximum speed of Mach 0.8 without tip tanks or guise armament. By 1959, more than 6,500 aircraft had been produced, making it a best-selling aircraft used in more than 30 countries around the world. It was also produced under license in Japan, and was the first jet produced under license in Japan after the war. Many pilots in the Air Self-Defense Force grew up with this aircraft. [About the model] This 1/72 scale plastic model kit reproduces the T-33A, a jet trainer aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The kit consists of easy-to-assemble parts and measures approximately 150mm in length. In addition, delicate expressions such as panel lines enhance the realism of the model. The airbrakes can be assembled with the option of opening or closing. In addition to the delicate reproduction of the legs, the storage compartment cannot be overlooked. The tandem seat cockpit is also modeled in detail to enhance the realism of the finished model. The markings reproduce the special markings that were applied to the T-33 of the squadron command squadron at the 1998 Iruma Air Base Air Festival, which marked 50 years since the first flight of the prototype T-33. [Features] Reproduction of the T-33A modified jet trainer operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in 1/72 scale. The main body is a masterpiece kit of Platz The overall length of the finished product is approximately 150mm. The cockpit and legs are also reproduced slim. Markings can be produced by selecting one of four types of special markings that appeared at the 1998 Iruma Air Base Air Festival.