{"product_id":"7848-hobby-boss-87221-mi-8t-hip-c-172","title":"Hobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C (1\/72) – Plastic Model Helicopter Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the excellent plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eHobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C in 1:72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful replica of the iconic Soviet-designed helicopter. This model is a proposition for demanding modelers who want to expand their collection with one of the most important transport aircraft of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical and Technical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mi-8T Hip-C is a military version of the versatile Mi-8 helicopter, designed by the Mil design bureau in the USSR. The Mi-8T entered service in the 1960s and was widely used in Warsaw Pact countries, as well as in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the former Soviet republics. The Hip-C model is specifically a transport variant, used both for carrying troops and cargo (either onboard or slung under the fuselage), as well as in rescue and evacuation missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mi-8T helicopter participated in numerous armed conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan, and many peacekeeping and humanitarian operations up to the present day. Valued for its reliability and resistance to harsh conditions, it has been a \"workhorse\" for many armies around the world from the Cold War period up to the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e – the ideal compromise between detail and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperators: \u003cstrong\u003eUSSR, Russia, post-Soviet states, export countries worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic (high-quality synthetic material)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated category: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails: the model is designed with great attention to the external details of the fuselage, rotor, cockpit, and interior, enabling an impressive presentation both in a diorama and as an individual display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes decals\u003c\/strong\u003e with authentic markings used by Russian forces and other armies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovable parts\u003c\/strong\u003e such as rotors and the possibility for customized painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: glue and paints are not included – to be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers, helicopter collectors, and enthusiasts of 20th-century military technology. Perfect for expanding a collection of models from the Cold War and modern conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The balanced level of detail makes this model attractive both as a first more serious project and as an extensive undertaking for experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Hobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C and create your own replica of one of the world's most recognizable helicopter machines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719883280718,"sku":"HOBB87221","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/2b96af15eefaeab31ec2f49a3c76c95e.jpg?v=1755484757","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/7848-hobby-boss-87221-mi-8t-hip-c-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}