{"product_id":"80552-aires-4885-av-8as-harrier-va1-matador-cockpit-set-148-kinetic-pl","title":"Aires 4885 AV-8A\/S Harrier (VA.1 Matador) cockpit set 1\/48 Kinetic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAires 4885 AV-8A\/S Harrier (VA.1 Matador) cockpit set 1\/48 Kinetic – 1\/48 Scale Harrier Cockpit Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aires 4885 AV-8A\/S Harrier (VA.1 Matador) cockpit set 1\/48 Kinetic is a top-class detail set intended for the AV-8A\/S Harrier aircraft model, used by, among others, the United States and Spanish air forces (known as VA.1 Matador). The set is produced by the renowned Aires company specifically for the Kinetic brand plastic model in 1\/48 scale. It allows you to enhance the model with an extremely realistic, faithfully reproduced pilot's cockpit interior that significantly surpasses the standard factory-issued kit parts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory of the AV-8A\/S Harrier (VA.1 Matador) Aircraft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The AV-8A Harrier is an American modification of the British Hawker Siddeley Harrier vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter. The VA.1 Matador version was operated by Spain. Harriers participated in various conflicts during the Cold War era and military operations in the 1970s and 1980s. They were widely used due to their vertical takeoff capabilities, including during the Falklands War and NATO exercises.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Aires 4885 Set:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48 – accurate reproduction of details matching the real aircraft size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser countries of the original: United States (USMC, US Navy), Spain (Ejército del Aire).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: from the early 1970s – Cold War era and onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: precisely cast resin, providing crisp details and realistic textures for panels, seats, instruments, and side panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetails: instrument panel, throttles, levers, realistic pilot’s seat, seatbelts, raised surfaces, and finely crafted cockpit operating elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePurpose: dedicated to Kinetic models, perfectly fitted to the fuselage and structure of the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: modeling accessory set – 1\/48 scale resin cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it for and why is it worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aires 4885 set is dedicated to advanced and intermediate modelers who expect the highest level of realism and strive for perfect authenticity. The wealth of details makes it highly recommended for military aviation enthusiasts, Cold War diorama builders, and Harrier model collectors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBuild difficulty: 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires precision and experience working with resin; however, the end results far surpass a standard plastic cockpit.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aires","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54763460002126,"sku":"AIRE4885","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/c02f88d040cc11084c129ae99ec7ce22.jpg?v=1756365874","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/80552-aires-4885-av-8as-harrier-va1-matador-cockpit-set-148-kinetic-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}