{"product_id":"35391-ace-72304-af-2w-grummann-hunter-172","title":"Ace 72304 Af-2W Grummann Hunter 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAce 72304 AF-2W Grumman Hunter 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Ace 72304 model represents the American AF-2W Grumman Hunter patrol aircraft in the popular and detailed 1\/72 scale. This is a plastic model kit designed for modelers interested in post-war and Cold War military aviation. This renowned ACE set allows for a faithful recreation of the characteristic aircraft used by the US Navy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical data and model details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct category: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eOriginal history – Grumman AF-2W Guardian \"Hunter\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Grumman AF-2W Guardian is an American patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. It was the first aircraft designed specifically for anti-submarine warfare duties for the U.S. Navy after World War II. The AF-2W was a specialized \"Hunter\" version, equipped with a large AN\/APS-20 radar under the fuselage for underwater target detection. The aircraft entered service in 1950 and was used until the mid-1950s, mainly on Essex and Boxer class aircraft carriers and in patrol squadrons in the Pacific and Atlantic.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit contents and extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed fuselage imitation with the characteristic \"radar belly\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model faithfully reproduces cockpit, landing gear, and period equipment details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecals for several historical US Navy paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrisp plastic castings, ideal for both beginner and advanced modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Ace 72304 AF-2W Grumman Hunter 1\/72 model is recommended for all military aviation enthusiasts, collectors of Cold War era aircraft models, and those looking to develop their modeling skills. The assembly difficulty level is rated at 2\/5, making the set suitable for both beginners and intermediate modelers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn extremely accurate miniature of a little-known but key US Navy aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe possibility to build a rare type of aircraft for your 1\/72 collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality cast parts and attractive paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720975372622,"sku":"ACE72304","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0f8c8ce53a5364cdf02fd4d2971ff12d.jpg?v=1755509680","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/35391-ace-72304-af-2w-grummann-hunter-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}