JC Wings 1:72 JCW-72-F15-015 F-15DJ Eagle - JASDF 23rd Fighter Training Group, Nyutabaru AB, Japan, 20th Anniversary 2020 |
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Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 10.75" |
Width: 7.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: JC-JCW-72-F15-015 |
Period: Modern |
Limited Edition -- 600 Pieces World Wide
Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force.
JC's 1:72 scale F-15s feature an impressive amount of pad-printed markings including some elaborate paint schemes and numerous warning placards found adorning the entire airframe. They are highly detailed with a delicate thin cambered wing, simulated stainless-steel heat shielding surrounding the engine exhausts, movable razor thin all metal elevators and rudders. The underside of the aircraft features metal landing gear with a full complement of beautifully pad printed ordnance. Showing remarkable attention to detail, actuators extend and retract with the hinged canopy and speed brake and compressor fans will even spin if air is blown into the engine intakes!
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Info: F-15DJ Eagle - JASDF 23rd Fighter Training Group, Nyutabaru AB, Japan, 20th Anniversary 2020
Posted by Iceman Saville on 15th Oct 2022
As a collector of diecast airplane models for over 20 years, I am deeply impressed by this F-15DJ from JC Wings. Unless you are a purist for operational schemes, get this while you still can. Impressive points are: (1) complicated and attractive color scheme which make all seams disappear; (2) substantial diecast metal content, including metallic vertical stabilizers with working rudder; (3) complicated twin engine nozzles well reproduced; (4) correct canopy shape; (4) extensive stenciling just as on the actual aircraft. In short, this is one of the very best diecast F-15 models at any price. The JC Wings of today is not the Witty Wings of yesterday. Watch out Hobby Master. Aiken's provided excellent service with fast shipping and product pre-checking, as always. The paint is realistic because it is flat as on the real aircraft, and not glossy.