SWS 1/48 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II Phantom Forever 2020

Following the popularity of the SWS 1/48 "F-4E (early model)", the Air Self-Defense Force aircraft "F-4EJ Kai Phantom II Phantom Forever 2020" is finally here!
From the 7 types of SWS Long series (E early / late, EJ / EJ modified, F / F ICE, G), the F-4EJ modified of the Air Self-Defense Force specification is reproduced with retirement commemorative markings.
In 2020, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Air Wing and 301st Squadron "Phantom Forever 2020" belonging to Hyakuri Base will be adopted. The retirement commemorative markings that will be the final Lights during the same year are the unit mark "frog" drawn in metallic blue that colors every part of the aircraft and the F-4 image character "Phantom the Spook" drawn on the vertical stabilizer. Is characteristic.

What is the nose shape of F-4EJ Kai, which is full of highlights as a Long Type?
F-4EJ Kai is a modernization refurbishment type of F-4EJ that introduced and refurbished the US Air Force F-4E for Japan. F-4EJ was born as an interceptor fighter with a data link by removing ground attack capability and aerial refueling capability from F-4E. Furthermore, the F-4EJ was modified mainly for avionics, such as the modernization of radar and FCS (Fire Control System).

The difference in appearance from F-4EJ is that a Lights strip has been added to the nose Led, the tip of the Vulcan cannon fairing has been changed to a long flash hider, and the antenna on the rear door of the front leg storage is for VHF / UHF radios. Full of highlights just around the nose, such as being changed.

What is "wing" as an interceptor fighter that emphasizes national defense?
The F-4EJ, which was introduced as an interceptor fighter, had its ground attack capability and aerial refueling capability removed from the base aircraft U.S. Air Force F-4E (early model), but the main wing also adopted a hard wing that emphasized acceleration power. .. A Hi-G tank is mounted in the center of the lower part of the fuselage.

When modernized and refurbished to F-4EJ, J / APR-6 antennas were added to the tips of both main wings and the upper end of the vertical stabilizer, and the TACAN (tactical air navigation system) antenna on the upper surface of the fuselage was used for VHF / UHF radios. It was enlarged to. Equipped with one M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon on the underside of the nose as a fixed armament. Also pay attention to the fairing shape composed of complicated cubic curved surfaces.

We carry out a special campaign that comes with 3 major benefits!
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of ZOUKEI-MURA SWS, we will carry out a special campaign with 3 major benefits only for customers who made reservations during the period!
・ F-4EJ Kai Air Self-Defense Force retirement commemorative marking "Phantom Forever 2020" Delivered in a limited package!
・ One of the four specially designed limited-edition "can badges" associated with EJ Kai will be presented! (One for each kit will be included at random.)
・ Delivered at 7,480 yen (tax included) as a special commemorative price for the 10th anniversary of SWS only for reservations! (Regular version is 8,250 yen (tax included))

This is a limited edition product that is completely ordered, so don't miss this opportunity!

* Special Sales (Saturday, July 9th to Sunday, July 17th, 2022) will also come with special benefits.