{"product_id":"78203-icm-53200-m8a1-us-landing-mat-210x336-mm-135-pl","title":"ICM 53200 M8A1 US Landing Mat (210×336 mm) 1\/35","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eICM 53200 M8A1 US Landing Mat (210×336 mm) 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eICM 53200 M8A1 US Landing Mat in 1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality modeling accessory that accurately replicates the authentic M8A1 steel landing plate used by the United States Army. The product is made of durable plastic, faithfully reproducing the characteristic corrugated texture and structural details of the original—from the holes for plate connection to the unique surface designed to channel away water.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eM8A1 plates\u003c\/strong\u003e were developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and introduced during the \u003cem\u003eCold War\u003c\/em\u003e, seeing especially intensive use during the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam War (late 1960s – early 1970s)\u003c\/strong\u003e. They were widely applied on makeshift runways and helicopter landing pads for helos, light attack airplanes, and observation units. The modular structure allowed for quick assembly into larger surfaces, either in a serial or staggered arrangement, offering flexibility in expanding temporary field airstrips. Installation was handled by experienced engineering units, and these plates were used exclusively by the US military.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The ICM 53200 model perfectly reflects the historical context of the Vietnam conflict, and its realistic scale dimensions (210×336 mm in 1\/35) make this product an excellent addition to dioramas depicting American air bases, loading zones, or helicopter servicing scenes with aircraft like the UH-1 Huey, CH-47 Chinook, or AH-1 Cobra.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic accessory model for dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam War, Cold War (1960s–1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e building dioramas, base for vehicle and aviation models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in creating realistic dioramas from the Vietnam War and Cold War era. It enables the recreation of authentic military terrain and landing zone scenes. \u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty: 2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – simple to use, ideal as an upgrade for existing projects. High detail quality and precision workmanship set this product apart among modeling accessories on the market.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54758325092686,"sku":"ICM53200","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/565648cf7b68d4990f543aacdf8f8b08.jpg?v=1756248551","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/78203-icm-53200-m8a1-us-landing-mat-210x336-mm-135-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}