Mitsubishi F-2A 'Detail Up Version' 1:48 Hasegawa SP321

Plastic model aircraft kit: Mitsubishi F-2A 'Detail Up Version' 1:48 Hasegawa SP321

A plastic model of the Japanese multirole fighter Mitsubishi F-2A in the "Detail Up Version". This is a Limited Edition release, characterized by enriched content compared to standard kits, offering modelers additional detailing parts.

The Mitsubishi F-2 is an advanced fighter aircraft developed jointly by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Lockheed Martin for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Although it visually resembles the American F-16, this design features a larger wing area, a modified fuselage profile, and modern Japanese avionics, including an AESA radar. This aircraft is a key element of Japan's air defense, specialized in maritime support and anti-surface warfare missions.

Kit contents:

• High-quality plastic sprues allowing for the construction of a 1:48 scale model.
• A special sheet of photo-etched parts, which includes: pilot seat belts, rearview mirrors, static dischargers (放電索), landing gear wiring, AAM-3 missile fins, and fuel tank details.
• A decal sheet with markings commemorating the 2013 ACM Meet air competition.

Available painting variants:

• 3rd Squadron, 3rd Air Wing, No. 13-8557 - 2013 ACM Meet - Misawa Air Base.
• 6th Squadron, 8th Air Wing, No. 13-8563 - 2013 ACM Meet - Tsuiki Air Base.
• 8th Squadron, 3rd Air Wing, No. 13-8558 - 2013 ACM Meet - Misawa Air Base.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, you will need separately sold modeling tools (e.g., nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.