{"product_id":"1854-academy-13405-m998-ied-gun-truck-135","title":"Academy 13405 M998 IED Gun Truck (1\/35)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAcademy 13405 M998 I.E.D. Gun Truck (1\/35) – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The M998 I.E.D. Gun Truck from the renowned manufacturer Academy is a unique 1:35 scale plastic model kit. This set replicates the American tactical vehicle used by the US Army in military operations at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. The model is aimed at advanced military modelling enthusiasts and serves as an excellent representation of a vehicle dedicated to convoy security by detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDetailed characteristics and history of the vehicle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The M998 is a Humvee belonging to the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) family of light multi-purpose vehicles. Designed by AM General, it entered service with the US Army in the 1980s, gaining tremendous popularity during such conflicts as the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and stabilization missions in Afghanistan. The I.E.D. Gun Truck variant was developed in response to the threat of improvised explosive devices, which prompted the rebuilding and armoring of standard Humvees and the installation of additional weaponry.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Academy model ensures maximum realism – details such as armored plates, machine gun turret, specialized equipment elements, and a detailed interior are faithfully reproduced. The kit includes, among others: protective mesh, ballistic glass shields, and a redesigned cab with characteristic modifications for counter-IED operations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaterials and extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model is made entirely of high-quality plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrecise details ensuring fidelity to the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDoes not include paints or glue – these need to be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set does not include photo-etched parts or metal elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCategory and recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit, military vehicle, 1:35 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDedicated to experienced modelers and military collectors interested in modern American equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for dioramas illustrating contemporary armed conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended for its high level of detail fidelity and the possibility of impressive modifications and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Difficulty level: 4\/5 – experience in working with 1:35 scale models is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Academy 13405 M998 I.E.D. Gun Truck (1\/35) is an excellent choice for modelers familiar with military modeling realities and valuing authenticity in detail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719706300750,"sku":"ACAD-13405","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/de58cdf6d04b2e1894aafc3f516e0e5a.jpg?v=1755478746","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/1854-academy-13405-m998-ied-gun-truck-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}