1/144 Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II 301st Squadron 50th Anniversary Painted Aircraft Set of 2

Description

This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

Create a commemorative model of the latest aircraft flying in the skies of Japan, the F-35!

About the Aircraft:

The F-35A Lightning II is the fifth-generation multirole fighter jointly developed internationally, mainly by Lockheed Martin. It has been deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as a replacement for the F-4 and F-15 fighters. The F-35A variant, designed for the Air Force, is equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine and features a stealthy design with an internal weapons bay to house missiles and other armaments. It also has six hardpoints under the wings. The F-35 began operations in 2016 and was deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force starting in 2018, serving as its latest main fighter.

About the Model:

This 1/144 scale plastic model kit recreates the F-35A Lightning II now deployed and operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The kit, which includes parts from F-toys, comes with enough components for two planes. The set features markings to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 301st Squadron, which was the first to be equipped with the F-35A in 2020, following the relocation from Hyakuri Base to Misawa Base. The 301st Squadron’s iconic frog logo, derived from Ibaraki’s Tsukuba Mountain “Gama Oil Seller,” symbolizes a safe return and is widely recognized. The model also includes standard markings for the 301st Squadron and the 302nd Squadron.

Key features:

• Recreates the F-35A Lightning II in 1/144 scale
• Plastic model kit, measuring about 100mm in length when completed
• Contains two planes with parts from F-toys
• Offers 301st Squadron’s 50th anniversary markings, standard 301st markings, and 302nd Squadron markings
• High-quality decals by Cartograf in Italy
• Size when completed: approx. 100mm long