{"product_id":"79190-academy-12637-usaf-ec-121-warning-star-1144-pl","title":"Academy 12637 USAF EC-121 Warning Star 1\/144","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAcademy 12637 USAF EC-121 Warning Star 1\/144\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12637 USAF EC-121 Warning Star 1\/144\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully replicates the legendary EC-121 reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Air Force (USAF). This \u003cstrong\u003e1\/144 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e model is designed for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Cold War-era models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The EC-121 Warning Star is an American early warning aircraft (AWACS), structurally based on the popular Lockheed Constellation. The aircraft entered service in the 1950s, replacing earlier air threat detection solutions. It was used most intensively during the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e (1954-1978), by both the USAF and the United States Navy. The EC-121 was renowned for its advanced electronic equipment and long range, making it an effective air surveillance tool and an integral part of the American air defense system. For example, the EC-121 was heavily employed during operations over Vietnam, playing a key role in coordinating air defense and monitoring air traffic.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model kit is made of high-quality plastic, providing precise details and durability of the finished miniature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set includes fuselage parts, wings, radar assembly, and a complete decal sheet with markings for several EC-121 variants used by the USAF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer provides clear assembly instructions, guiding the modeler step by step to build an impressive replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not include resin or photo-etched parts, but the plastic details will impress even demanding modelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit, intended mainly for intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e this model to those interested in aviation history and military collectors. The assembly difficulty is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the kit requires precision and care, but will surely be satisfying for every scale modeling enthusiast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Academy\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"12637\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Plastic model kits\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"model\" content=\"USAF EC-121 Warning Star 1\/144\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54762540237134,"sku":"ACAD-12637","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/cdf198eec65eaedb7898be04cbf23b0c.jpg?v=1756337367","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/79190-academy-12637-usaf-ec-121-warning-star-1144-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}