{"product_id":"850-italeri-0040-uh-1b-huey-172","title":"Italeri 0040 UH-1B HUEY 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItaleri 0040 UH-1B HUEY 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a superb replica of the iconic helicopter in the \u003cstrong\u003eItaleri 0040 UH-1B HUEY (1\/72)\u003c\/strong\u003e kit. This is a high-quality plastic model designed with meticulous attention to detail, aimed at demanding modelers passionate about military aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (as well as NATO allies and armies of countries that imported UH-1 family helicopters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService period:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1960s; particularly prominent during the Cold War and the Vietnam War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic, sprues for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e decals, assembly instructions; glue and paints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UH-1B Huey is known as a symbol of the Vietnam War and the modern battlefield. This multipurpose helicopter produced by Bell Helicopter for the US Army became an inseparable part of the American armed forces from the early 1960s. During the Vietnam War, it played a key role as a transport, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and fire support helicopter. Thanks to its modular design, it excellently served as an air assault helicopter and was used by many armies around the world during and after the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italeri kit in 1\/72 scale faithfully captures the proportions, cockpit details, and body shape of the original. The model offers realistic interior equipment, armament characteristic of this version, and decals to recreate various US Army marking variants. Cleanly molded plastic parts ensure precise fit, making this model both visually attractive and satisfying to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in military aviation and dioramas depicting the Cold War era. The UH-1B Huey is a great choice for history enthusiasts, battle reconstruction hobbyists, and collectors of famous flying machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 – the model requires care and experience with small parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719680446798,"sku":"IT0040","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/a01736814e335f1ee7b723646add39cf.jpg?v=1755477818","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/850-italeri-0040-uh-1b-huey-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}