Pit Road 1/144 Skywave Series Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1 Patrol Aircraft Plastic Model SN31 (Airplane)

Product Introduction

Pit-Road 1/144 Skywave Series JMSDF P-1 Patrol Aircraft Plastic Model SN31 Aircraft Description: The P-1 patrol aircraft was developed as a successor to the P-3C propeller-driven anti-submarine patrol aircraft and made its first flight in September 2007. It features the world's first operational fly-by-light control system, providing electromagnetic interference protection, as well as newly developed acoustic and radar systems for improved anti-submarine and suspicious vessel search and detection capabilities. The JMSDF began operating the aircraft in 2013 and is currently deployed at Atsugi Air Base in Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is also used by the 203rd Training Squadron at Shimousa Air Base in Chiba Prefecture to train fixed-wing aircraft pilots and flight crew. Model description - 1/144 scale plastic model - Molded part colors are based on the paint colors of the actual aircraft - Flaps: Can be selected as raised or lowered - Leading edge slats: Can be selected as retracted or extended - Infrared night vision device on the underside of the nose can be selected as retracted or extended - Nose weight parts included - Masking sheets for windshield and window clear parts included - Included decals: Aircraft number decals for 34 aircraft from No. 5502 (modified prototype), No. 5503 (first mass-produced aircraft) to No. 35 belonging to the 3rd Air Squadron and 51st Air Squadron at Atsugi Air Base, 1st Air Squadron at Kanoya Air Base, and 203rd Training Air Squadron at Shimousa Air Base - Decals also reproduce the paint differences that indicate when the leading edge slots/flaps are extended - Size when completed: Total length 264mm, total width 246mm - Includes 1 unit *The image shows an assembled and painted prototype (no decals used). This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting. Separate adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required for assembly and painting. "Plastic Model" is a registered trademark of the Japan Plastic Model Industrial Cooperative. This product does not include adhesives, paints, tools, batteries, etc.

Safety Warning

To enjoy plastic models safely, it is important to build them in a well-ventilated area, away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. Take care to prevent small children and pets from swallowing or injuring themselves, and handle tools safely. Care must be taken when assembling and storing, including avoiding humid days when painting. This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting. Separate adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required. 1/144 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit Completed size: Length 264mm, Width 245mm Leading edge slats and flaps can be opened or closed, and the infrared night vision system under the nose can be retracted or deployed. Included decals: 34 aircraft number decals from No. 5502 (prototype modification), No. 5503 (first mass-produced aircraft), through No. 35, belonging to the 3rd and 51st Air Groups at Atsugi Air Base, the 1st Air Group at Kanoya Air Base, and the 203rd Training Air Group at Shimousa Air Base.