Released in July 2020
PLATZ 1/144 Air Self-Defense Force transport aircraft C-46D. PZPD21 Kokukujiei Taiyuso Released in July 2020
[Product introduction]
PLATZ 1/144 Air Self-Defense Force transport aircraft C-46D. The C-46 "Command" is a transport aircraft made by the American Curtiss-Wright Company, and 3,180 were produced since its first flight in March 1940. It was widely used by the US Army during World War II, and after the war, many were supplied to air forces and civilian markets around the world. 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. For the Self-Defense Forces, which had just been established, it was used in a wide range of roles as a valuable means of transporting personnel and supplies. The rounded form is faithfully reproduced.Details 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.Model length: Approximately 161.5mm Overall width: Approximately 229.5mm Number of parts: Approximately 55 pieces Cartograph decals included
[Product specifications]
1/144 scale unpainted assembly kit□

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force   Aircraft   Military aircraft   Airliner   Military transport aircraft   Kawasaki C-1   Douglas DC-2   Curtiss C-46 Commando   Curtiss-Wright