Platz 1/144 JASDF C-1 Transport Aircraft Prototype No. 1 (FTB)

Reproduce the pitot tube of the Unicorn with metal parts! This multi-material kit reproduces the C-1, a transport aircraft deployed and operated by the Air Self-Defense Force, in 1/144 scale. About the actual aircraft: The C-1 is a domestically produced mid-size transport aircraft of the Air Self-Defense Force, which began deployment in 1973. It made its first flight in November 1970 and began operations in 1973. It was equipped with two Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines. A rear door under the tail opens and closes to accommodate supplies and crew inside the cabin. With fully equipped paratroopers, the aircraft can transport 45 paratroopers and 60 regular personnel, plus 36 patients if metal rods are propped up on the cargo floor and a stretcher is attached. The rear doors can also be opened and closed during flight, making it possible to drop the aircraft in the air. It boasted a payload of 8 tons. The first prototype, the XC-1, was later operated as a C-1 FTB (flight test plane) by the Flight Development Test Wing to conduct practical tests of various equipment. About the model: The model is a 1/144 scale multi-material kit of the C-1, a transport aircraft deployed and operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. This kit models the C-1 Prototype 1, which is used as a flight test aircraft. The fuselage shape with high wing T-tail is realistically reproduced with a finished length of approximately 200mm. This multi-material kit includes resin parts for the fuselage and wings, and metal and etched parts for the legs and other details. The use of different materials for each part allows for a delicate finish. Not only the shape, but even the panel lines of the fuselage are delicately expressed to give the C-1 transport a unique atmosphere. In addition, a weight is insert-molded into the nose section of the fuselage. This prevents the aircraft from falling on its buttocks after completion. In addition, this kit includes the long pitot tube that was attached to the nose of the plane. The pitot tube is provided as a metal part. You can reproduce its unique appearance. Reproduction of the C-1, the transport aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, in 1/144 scale. The finished length is approximately 200mm. Multi-material kit includes resin fuselage parts as well as metal parts and etched parts for detailing. Pitot tube equipped with metal parts to delicately reproduce the pitot tube in the nose of the aircraft Size when completed Approx. 200mm in length Please prepare tools for plastic models for assembly. Please use plastic modeling tools for painting. Release date, price, product name, etc. are subject to change without notice. Please understand that the release date, price, product name, etc. are subject to change without notice.