{"product_id":"12080-special-hobby-72260-p-35-silver-wings-era-172","title":"Special Hobby 72260 P-35 Silver Wings Era 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72260 P-35 Silver Wings Era (1\/72) – Plastic Model Aircraft Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72260 P-35 Silver Wings Era\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1\/72 scale, representing the American single-engine fighter \u003cstrong\u003eSeversky P-35\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late 1930s. This product falls into the category of: \u003cem\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/em\u003e. The set does not include glue or paints, allowing the modeler to choose their own color palette and finishing accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts About the P-35 Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interwar period and the beginning of World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced plastic, sprues featuring high level of detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit with detailed parts, decals for recreating historical markings distinctive to the so-called \u003cem\u003eSilver Wings Era\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background and Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-35 entered history as the first all-metal, monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear introduced to service in the US Army Air Corps at the end of the 1930s. These aircraft took part in combat operations in the Philippines during the early stages of World War II; however, most were soon replaced by more modern designs. In its era it represented a technological breakthrough, introducing a new fighter design philosophy. The characteristic, polished aluminum finish of the fuselage best reflects the spirit of the so-called \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Wings Era\u003c\/strong\u003e—a period when American aviation emphasized the aesthetics and elegance of military machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkill Level and Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend this model to intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical kits, early military aviation themes, and precise detail reproduction. It is an excellent base for advanced painting techniques and surface metallization effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it worth it?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and collectors of aircraft from the technological breakthrough era in the USA, especially for those building \"Silver Wings\" period aircraft model collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72260 P-35 Silver Wings Era\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a unique educational and collectible aspect. Its precise quality of manufacture and attractive decals make it a great choice for both diorama building and display cabinet presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719984959822,"sku":"SH72260","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/9ee6390dbffa579e11390a54bcedde1b.jpg?v=1755487588","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/12080-special-hobby-72260-p-35-silver-wings-era-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}