1/48 Swedish Air Force AJS37 Viggen Red Viggen 10th Air Wing Disbandment Commemorative Painted Aircraft Metal Pitot Tube & AOA Probe Included
$72.00
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■Product Description
●A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Saab JA37 Viggen in 1/48 scale.
●Parts made by Italeri, with Japanese instructions and packaging made by Platz.
●Pitot tube and AOA probe set with metal parts made by Master.
●Finished length 342mm.
●Masking sheet for painting the canopy frame included.
●Markings for the Red Viggen, a special all-red painted aircraft that appeared in 2002, are included.
●Metal parts add realism to the bright red Viggen!!
About the actual aircraft
The Saab Viggen is a jet fighter that was independently developed, deployed, and operated by Sweden in Northern Europe. Development started in 1961 as a successor to the Draken. After successfully making its first flight in 1967, it was deployed and put into operation from 1971. The aircraft's shape is equipped with canards on both sides of the cockpit, and the main wings are delta wings. The aircraft was powered by a single Plato & Whitney JT8D-22 engine. It achieved a top speed of Mach 2.1 while also boasting STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, allowing for takeoffs and landings on short runways. In addition to a fixed armament of a 30mm Oerlikon KCA cannon, it was also capable of operating RB71 Skyflash short-range air-to-air missiles. A total of over 300 aircraft were produced. In 2002, the 1st Squadron of the 10th Wing created a commemorative painted aircraft as a memorial to the dissolution of the wing. The Viggen, painted entirely red, was called the 'Red Viggen', and the squadron's ghost markings were painted in white on the nose and wings. The aircraft is still on display at a museum in Sweden.
About the Model
This model is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Saab Viggen, which played an active role as a Swedish fighter aircraft.
The parts are from Italeri, and the Japanese instructions and packaging were produced by Platz. This model recreates the commemorative painted aircraft produced in 2002 when the 1st Squadron of Sweden's 10th Wing disbanded. Furthermore, metal parts are included to enhance the realism of the finished product. The pitot tube and AOA probe parts are set as metal parts from Master, which are parts that offer a sharp finish and excellent strength. The finished length is 342mm, and the unique style with canards is accurately represented. The ghost markings painted on the nose and wings are provided as decals from Cartograf. In addition, a masking sheet for painting the canopy frame is also included, making the painting process easy and reliable.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Platz x Italeri
Item No: TPA-46
Size: Approx. 342mm in length
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4545782114041
1/48 Swedish Air Force AJS37 Viggen Red Viggen 10th Air Wing Disbandment Commemorative Painted Aircraft Metal Pitot Tube & AOA Probe Included
$72.00
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Product Weight: 0.49 kg
●A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Saab JA37 Viggen in 1/48 scale.
●Parts made by Italeri, with Japanese instructions and packaging made by Platz.
●Pitot tube and AOA probe set with metal parts made by Master.
●Finished length 342mm.
●Masking sheet for painting the canopy frame included.
●Markings for the Red Viggen, a special all-red painted aircraft that appeared in 2002, are included.
●Metal parts add realism to the bright red Viggen!!
About the actual aircraft
The Saab Viggen is a jet fighter that was independently developed, deployed, and operated by Sweden in Northern Europe. Development started in 1961 as a successor to the Draken. After successfully making its first flight in 1967, it was deployed and put into operation from 1971. The aircraft's shape is equipped with canards on both sides of the cockpit, and the main wings are delta wings. The aircraft was powered by a single Plato & Whitney JT8D-22 engine. It achieved a top speed of Mach 2.1 while also boasting STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, allowing for takeoffs and landings on short runways. In addition to a fixed armament of a 30mm Oerlikon KCA cannon, it was also capable of operating RB71 Skyflash short-range air-to-air missiles. A total of over 300 aircraft were produced. In 2002, the 1st Squadron of the 10th Wing created a commemorative painted aircraft as a memorial to the dissolution of the wing. The Viggen, painted entirely red, was called the 'Red Viggen', and the squadron's ghost markings were painted in white on the nose and wings. The aircraft is still on display at a museum in Sweden.
About the Model
This model is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Saab Viggen, which played an active role as a Swedish fighter aircraft.
The parts are from Italeri, and the Japanese instructions and packaging were produced by Platz. This model recreates the commemorative painted aircraft produced in 2002 when the 1st Squadron of Sweden's 10th Wing disbanded. Furthermore, metal parts are included to enhance the realism of the finished product. The pitot tube and AOA probe parts are set as metal parts from Master, which are parts that offer a sharp finish and excellent strength. The finished length is 342mm, and the unique style with canards is accurately represented. The ghost markings painted on the nose and wings are provided as decals from Cartograf. In addition, a masking sheet for painting the canopy frame is also included, making the painting process easy and reliable.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Platz x Italeri
Item No: TPA-46
Size: Approx. 342mm in length
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4545782114041