{"product_id":"52049-special-hobby-72433-siai-marchetti-sf-260-eadeu-late-bulged-canopy-type-172","title":"Special Hobby 72433 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 EA\/D\/EU 'Late Bulged Canopy Type' 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72433 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 EA\/D\/EU 'Late Bulged Canopy Type' 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72433 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 EA\/D\/EU 'Late Bulged Canopy Type'\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a detailed plastic kit for self-assembly, dedicated to enthusiasts of both military and civil aviation. Offered by the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e brand, this model faithfully replicates the modern variant of the Italian trainer aircraft with the distinctive enlarged \"bulged canopy.\"  \n  \u003c\/p\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 Italy (and many other countries, incl. Belgium, Ireland, Burkina Faso, Turkey, Senegal, Bolivia, Chile, South Korea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService period:\u003c\/strong\u003e modern era (from the 1970s to the present day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic aircraft model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical and Technical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSIAI-Marchetti SF-260\u003c\/strong\u003e is a light two-seat (or three-seat) training and light attack aircraft that made its debut in 1964. The \u003cstrong\u003eEA\/D\/EU\u003c\/strong\u003e variants found wide use, mainly with air forces and pilot schools. The aircraft gained a reputation for reliability, excellent flight characteristics, and the capability of performing both training and light attack roles. These planes were widely used by the Italian Air Force, as well as for pilot training in the air forces of Belgium, Ireland, and several African and South American countries. They successfully took part in combat operations, including conflicts in Africa and South America from the 1970s through to modern times.  \n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit Contents and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit consists of precisely reproduced plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model features a detailed cockpit replica with the new enlarged \"late bulged\" canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe assembly instructions contain clear drawings to help with building the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included – to be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not include resin parts or photo-etched accessories as standard but combines good quality sprues with the typical Special Hobby detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72433 SF-260 EA\/D\/EU\u003c\/strong\u003e kit is recommended for modelers with basic to intermediate experience in plastic model building. The difficulty level is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit is perfect for collections of trainer aircraft and modern aviation machines of various nations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723039363406,"sku":"SH72433","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/ef6847738d9a5dc2474059fb2ecd96b1.jpg?v=1755551096","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/52049-special-hobby-72433-siai-marchetti-sf-260-eadeu-late-bulged-canopy-type-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}