{"product_id":"55631-i-love-kit-61602-us-m198-155mm-towed-howitzer-116","title":"I Love Kit 61602 US M198 155mm Towed Howitzer 1\/16","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eI Love Kit 61602 US M198 155mm Towed Howitzer 1\/16 – plastic assembly model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eI Love Kit 61602 US M198 155mm Towed Howitzer\u003c\/strong\u003e model in the impressive 1\/16 scale depicts the American M198 155mm towed howitzer – a renowned artillery piece that has played a key role on modern battlefields. This is a meticulously reproduced kit designed for modelers who expect the highest level of detail and faithful historical representation of weaponry.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The M198 howitzer was introduced into service with the United States Army in 1979, replacing the older M114 model. Designed with versatility in mind, it has been widely used in armed conflicts since the 1980s, including Operation Desert Storm, as well as in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is still in use today in many countries around the world, serving in classic field artillery roles and providing fire support in maneuver operations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/16 – a very large model allowing for the finest original details to be showcased\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America as well as many other allied countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e late Cold War, modern times (1979 – present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic enabling precise assembly of components and overall construction durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e accurately reproduced plastic parts, realistic barrel, replicated undercarriage mechanisms and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic assembly model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – model intended for intermediate and advanced modelers (requires precision and experience with large-scale models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eI Love Kit 61602\u003c\/strong\u003e model faithfully captures the complex construction of the howitzer, with an array of details such as sighting systems, precisely reproduced wheels and towing mechanisms. The large scale allows for the presentation of even microscopic details of the historical original. This is an exceptional set for artillery equipment collectors, military enthusiasts, and those who want to create a realistic modern battlefield diorama.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend this product to all military model-making enthusiasts wishing to build a replica of a modern howitzer in collectible 1\/16 scale. Excellent casting quality, high detail level, and the possibility of individual arrangement and painting make this a model that will satisfy even the most demanding modelers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"I Love Kit (ex Merit)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723220701518,"sku":"ILKIT61602","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/2e9b143fbb153de40d09d183ec73cbfa.png?v=1755554941","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/55631-i-love-kit-61602-us-m198-155mm-towed-howitzer-116","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}