{"product_id":"11993-special-hobby-72059-de-havilland-dh103-sea-hornet-nf-mk21-172","title":"Special Hobby 72059 De Havilland DH.103 Sea Hornet NF Mk.21 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eSpecial Hobby 72059 De Havilland DH.103 Sea Hornet NF Mk.21 (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72059 De Havilland DH.103 Sea Hornet NF Mk.21 (1\/72)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precise plastic model kit representing the British carrier-based fighter and night aircraft from the late 1940s and the early Cold War period. This model is made in 1:72 scale, allowing you to build a detailed replica while maintaining a compact size, perfect for display in a historic aircraft model collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe prototype of the De Havilland Sea Hornet was developed for service with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. This aircraft was an improved naval version of the well-known DH.103 Hornet, primarily designed for carrier operations. The special \u003cstrong\u003eNF Mk.21\u003c\/strong\u003e variant was a night fighter version equipped with the AI Mk.X radar, enabling the aircraft to effectively combat aerial targets at night and in poor visibility conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72 – ideal for building diorama scenes and presenting collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom (Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic, excellently reproduced by the manufacturer Special Hobby. The kit does not include glue or paints, but the model parts are characterized by a high level of detail and precise fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War, with models in active service from about 1947 to the mid-1950s. Sea Hornet aircraft primarily conducted defensive patrols over European waters, serving as part of squadrons stationed on Majestic- and Colossus-class aircraft carriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes cockpit details, finely reproduced panel lines and fuselage elements, movable canopy covers, and optional armament components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the presence of complex parts and small details requiring assembly precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72059 De Havilland DH.103 Sea Hornet NF Mk.21\u003c\/strong\u003e model is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of British naval aviation and collectors of fighter aircraft from the transition between World War II and the Cold War. It's a perfect option for further developing modeling skills as well as expanding a collection with a lesser-known yet technically advanced De Havilland design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe definitely recommend this model to those seeking ambitious, historic modeling challenges and all fans of British carrier aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719982567758,"sku":"SH72059","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/67352fe067b2fc735bec78e6db64768e.jpg?v=1755487504","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/11993-special-hobby-72059-de-havilland-dh103-sea-hornet-nf-mk21-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}