{"product_id":"34598-special-hobby-72343-fairey-barracuda-mk-ii-pacific-fleet-172","title":"Special Hobby 72343 Fairey Barracuda Mk. II Pacific Fleet 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72343 Fairey Barracuda Mk. II Pacific Fleet 1\/72 – plastic aircraft scale model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72343 Fairey Barracuda Mk. II Pacific Fleet 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precisely manufactured, high-quality plastic model kit designed for modelling enthusiasts who value accurate representations of historical World War II aircraft. The featured model depicts the British carrier-based aircraft Fairey Barracuda Mk. II, which was a key component of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eScale and materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e – allows for a faithful reproduction of the original’s details while maintaining compact model dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to work with and ideal for painting. The kit does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and Pacific Fleet variant usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFairey Barracuda Mk. II\u003c\/strong\u003e was a British torpedo and dive bomber, primarily used by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm during World War II. The Pacific Fleet variant was adapted for operations in the Pacific theatre, where it played a major role in actions against the Japanese fleet and in supporting allied operations. The Barracuda Mk. II featured an enclosed crew cockpit, folding wings to facilitate carrier storage, and the capability to carry various armaments—ranging from torpedoes to depth charges. The aircraft was in service between 1943 and 1945, mainly in the later stages of WWII, participating in operations against both maritime and land targets, including attacks on ships in Norwegian fjords and Far Eastern operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit contents and extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlastic sprues with highly detailed fuselage panels and equipment components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear cockpit canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional underwing stores characteristic for the Pacific Fleet version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed decals allowing you to finish the model in authentic Royal Navy squadron markings from the Pacific region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear step-by-step assembly instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCategory and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic scale model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfect for World War II military aircraft collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for both intermediate and ambitious beginner modellers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy is it worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Special Hobby 72343 Fairey Barracuda Mk. II Pacific Fleet 1\/72 kit is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and fans of British World War II aircraft. It is especially recommended for naval collection hobbyists and those looking to add a lesser-known but crucial aircraft to their collection—one that was significant for victory in the Pacific. The kit promises a satisfying build and an impressive final result after assembly and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720907673934,"sku":"SH72343","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/8800cd7983bf579fd714aa3523d239a9.jpg?v=1755508802","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/34598-special-hobby-72343-fairey-barracuda-mk-ii-pacific-fleet-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}