{"product_id":"12047-special-hobby-72212-avro-anson-mki-early-version-172","title":"Special Hobby 72212 Avro Anson Mk.I Early Version 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72212 Avro Anson Mk.I Early Version (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Hobby 72212 Avro Anson Mk.I Early Version is a high-quality plastic scale model kit replicating one of the most important British aircraft of the early World War II period. Made in the popular 1:72 scale, this kit will satisfy both experienced modellers and ambitious beginners seeking historical authenticity and precise details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief historical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Avro Anson Mk.I was designed in the mid-1930s as a maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The Mk.I version entered service in 1936, becoming the first all-metal combat aircraft with retractable landing gear produced in the UK. This aircraft was widely used by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, mainly for crew training, transport, liaison duties, and anti-submarine warfare. It played a notable role in the Battle of the Atlantic and in training Allied crews between 1936 and 1952 (spanning World War II and the early Cold War period).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountries of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other Commonwealth countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, early post-war era (1936-1952)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality polystyrene, ensuring excellent surface detail of the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes decals with several historical markings, clear canopy parts, and a detailed cockpit and crew compartment interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlue and paints:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – recommended for experienced modellers; contains small parts and requires precise painting of windows and cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Hobby 72212 model serves as an excellent base for accurately recreating your chosen historical subject. The manufacturer has ensured high-quality sprues and accurate details, making this set a great choice for military aviation enthusiasts of World War II. We especially recommend this product to fans of British aircraft and those expanding a collection with RAF training machines or aircraft operating over the Atlantic. The model offers rich enhancement potential and great satisfaction in building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719984075086,"sku":"SH72212","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/b67f51656a074005a0977d28112c4e45.jpg?v=1755487558","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/12047-special-hobby-72212-avro-anson-mki-early-version-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}